Ascension

Clinical Specialty Pharmacist

Ascension • $100K — $130K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active pharmacist license from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy is mandatory.
  • 3 years of recent inpatient or hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
  • IV/Sterile Compounding Certification is a strong plus.
  • Proven ability to work in high-complexity settings such as oncology and nuclear medicine.

Responsibilities

  • Lead pharmacy services focusing on medication selection, dosing, and dispensing in complex cases.
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for clinical leadership to enhance medication safety protocols.
  • Proactively review medication orders to recommend alternatives, improving patient safety.
  • Collaborate with healthcare teammates to provide drug information and enhance patient education.
  • Mentor pharmacy students and oversee technical staff to ensure efficient workflows.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
  • Employer-matched retirement plan with 403(b) options and financial planning resources.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday benefits for work-life balance.
  • Career advancement opportunities with tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
  • Access to emotional well-being resources including counseling and peer support programs.
  • Family-oriented benefits including parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • Additional benefits like legal insurance and transportation savings options.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Dell Seton Medical Center

Department/Specialty: Inpatient Pharmacy

Schedule: Nights l Full-Time

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more


How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Lead specialized pharmacy care by assuring appropriate selection, dosing, and dispensing of medication orders in complex areas such as oncology and nuclear medicine.
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing system-wide guidance to clinical leadership and cross-functional teams to improve medication safety and therapeutic protocols.
  • Proactively review and assess medication orders, recommending evidence-based formulary alternatives to prevent and resolve potential drug-related problems, ensuring optimal patient safety.
  • Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff, providing expert drug information and patient education to facilitate integrated care and enhance treatment effectiveness.
  • Oversee technical personnel and assist with academic functions, such as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students, to maintain workflow efficiency and mentor the next generation of professionals.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Pharmacist credentialed from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy required.


Education:

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

  • 3 Years Recent Inpatient/Hospital Experience
  • IV/Sterile Compounding Certification


Responsibilities

  • Lead specialized pharmacy care by assuring appropriate selection, dosing, and dispensing of medication orders in complex areas such as oncology and nuclear medicine.
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing system-wide guidance to clinical leadership and cross-functional teams to improve medication safety and therapeutic protocols.
  • Proactively review and assess medication orders, recommending evidence-based formulary alternatives to prevent and resolve potential drug-related problems, ensuring optimal patient safety.
  • Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff, providing expert drug information and patient education to facilitate integrated care and enhance treatment effectiveness.
  • Oversee technical personnel and assist with academic functions, such as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students, to maintain workflow efficiency and mentor the next generation of professionals.


Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Pharmacist credentialed from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy required.


Education:

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1999
* Ladders Estimates

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