Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - Full Time - Days - Hematology/Oncology

Houston Methodist - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

5,001-10,000 employees

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Pharmacy Clinical Specialist at Houston Methodist is responsible for advanced clinical pharmacy duties that ensure optimal pharmacotherapy for patients. This role involves conducting medication regimen reviews, supporting pharmacy protocols, and providing education to healthcare staff. The specialist also precepts pharmacy students and residents, contributing to the organization's mission of delivering innovative and cost-effective pharmaceutical care.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced clinical pharmacy duties to ensure optimal pharmacotherapy for patients.
• Conduct daily reactive and proactive medication regimen reviews.
• Support pharmacy managed protocols and formulary processes.
• Provide education to pharmacists, nurses, and medical staff.
• Precept pharmacy students and residents during clinical rotations.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for problem resolution and patient-specific goals.
• Process medication orders accurately and efficiently, verifying appropriateness based on patient information.
• Provide patient-specific and non-patient specific drug information support.
• Participate in quality management initiatives and medication use evaluations.

Requirements

• Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for required credentials.
• Successful completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency or equivalent experience (3 years of pharmacy experience per residency year).
• Three years of clinical practice experience.
• Meets HM standards of an ASHP-Qualified Residency Preceptor within one year of employment.
• Texas Pharmacist License or eligibility within 90 days.
• Pharmacist Preceptor Certification within 90 days.
• ACLS certification within 90 days for Code Blue events.
• PALS certification within 90 days for Code Blue events.
• NRP certification within 90 days if applicable.
• IV Certification within 90 days if applicable.
• BLS certification within 90 days.

Nice-to-haves

• Board of Pharmacy Specialist (BPS) certification.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Continuing education support
• Employee discounts
• Flexible scheduling
• Wellness programs