Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Oncology - Abercrombie (8a - 5p)

About the Role

We are searching for clinical pharmacy specialists to manage and promote activities ensuring the medication use process, mentor pharmacists, and assist in direct patient care to optimize drug therapy and resolve medication issues in a developmentally appropriate manner for patients of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Practitioner: Participate in multi-disciplinary rounds, identify patients with special medication needs, oversee drug therapy coordination, serve on patient care committees, perform therapeutic drug monitoring, monitor drug interactions, and participate in Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Medication Use Process: Create and maintain policies, recommend improvements, promote formulary use, identify opportunities for improvement, suggest formulary changes, and investigate medication incidents and adverse drug reactions.
• Education: Educate patients, caregivers, pharmacists, residents, and students; develop educational programs, provide drug information, perpetuate self-development, and serve as a preceptor.
• Communication: Collaborate with healthcare disciplines, communicate effectively, develop care plans, respond to messages, and act as a liaison between pharmacy, nurses, and physicians.
• Other Essential Functions: Maintain patient confidentiality, complete mandatory training, participate in recruitment and training, and engage in the clinical on-call program.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy.
• Licensed Pharmacist by the State of Texas or eligible for licensure.
• PGY1 ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Practice Residency AND a PGY2 Pharmacy Practice Residency in an Advanced Area (PGY2 Critical Care or Pediatrics preferred), OR PGY1 Residency with four years of inpatient hospital pharmacy experience (pediatric preferred).
• Active TX State Board of Pharmacy Preceptor License and ability to precept at least two clinical students annually.

About Us

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been a leader in patient care, education, and research, accelerating health care for children and women globally. Recognized as the best children’s hospital in Texas and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, we are also a ten-time recipient of the Houston Business Journal’s Best Places to Work award. Our comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center, specialty centers, community hospitals, and affiliated programs like Texas Children’s Health Plan and Texas Children’s Pediatrics. We are affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine and committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.