Harris Health System

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist- Internal Medicine

Harris Health System$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm. D. from an accredited school
  • Three years of progressive clinical practice or completion of PGY1/PGY2 residency
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification needed within 6 months for certain roles
  • IV Sterile Certification required for inpatient roles
  • Texas Pharmacist License or eligibility, to be obtained within 90 days

Responsibilities

  • Deliver optimal medication management across all dimensions of care
  • Participate in operational and clinical duties as assigned
  • Engage in multi-disciplinary rounds for clinical initiatives
  • Educate pharmacy interns, technicians, and healthcare practitioners
  • Implement innovative practices for cost-effective medication management

Benefits

  • Flexible benefits program for personal needs and retirement savings
  • Income protection options in case of illness, death, or disability
  • Opportunity for professional growth through education and training
  • Supportive interdisciplinary team environment
  • Recognition for excellence in pharmacy practice
Full Job Description
Job Profile

Job Summary

The employee's number one job responsibility is to deliver optimal medication management across all dimensions of care every time. The pharmacy vision is to become world-class pharmacy recognized for excellence.

This individual will serve as a resource to the interdisciplinary team, and other pharmacists while delivering innovative practices and service delivery models that ensure cost effective and optimal medication management in the population we serve. Individual will participate in operational and clinical duties of a clinical pharmacist as assigned and required.

Multi-disciplinary rounds including clinical initiatives, direct patient care and educational/training activities will be performed. Individual will also provide education to technicians, pharmacists, and other health care practitioners. They will serve as a preceptor of pharmacy interns, technicians, and ASHP-accredited pharmacy residents.

Minimum Qualifications

Degrees:
Bachelor of Pharmacy Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm. D. degree from an accredited school of Pharmacy
Doctor of Pharmacy Preferred

Work Experience:
Three (3) Years Work Experience of progressive clinical practice within specialty area and completion of PGY1 from an ASHP-accredited residency program

(OR)

No Experience Required with completion of PGY1 and PGY2 from an ASHP-accredited residency program

Licenses & Certifications:
Adv. Cardiac Life Support Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) with course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) required for inpatient positions & Outpatient Oncology prior to or within 6 months of employment.
Preferred for All other Outpatient
IV Sterile Certification Required for all inpatient areas and Fondren Pharmacy Preferred All other Outpatient
Board Certified Pharmacy Specialist Board of Pharmacy Specialties Certification to be completed within 18 months, if not held at the time of appointment (unless previously grand-fathered)
Basic Life Support American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of employment.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Only required for NICU/ EC Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Pediatric Adv. Life Support Only required for NICU/ EC Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Pharmacist Texas Pharmacist License or eligible for Texas Pharmacist License; must obtain licensure within 90 days of employment.
Texas Pharmacist Preceptor Certification within 90 days of employment

Communication Skills:
Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact)
Writing/Reports

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Analytical Abilities
Design Knowledge and Skills
Mathematics
Medical Terminology Knowledge
Research Knowledge and Abilities
Statistical Knowledge and Abilities

Work Schedule:
Flexible
Holidays
On-Call
Overtime
Travel
Weekends

Other Requirements:
MS Word, PC

Benefits & EEOC

Harris Health System's benefits program is designed to provide you with more flexibility and choices in meeting your specific needs. Harris Health System's benefits program allows you to protect your income in case of illness, death and disability, and to help you save for retirement.

Job Category

Allied Health

About Harris Health System

Harris Health System is a public health care system that provides medical care to residents of Harris County, Texas. The system was founded in 1966 and operates hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities throughout the county. Harris Health System provides a wide range of services, including primary care, specialty care, emergency care, and behavioral health services. The system also operates a health plan that provides insurance coverage to eligible residents. Harris Health System is governed by a board of trustees appointed by the Harris County Commissioners Court.
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