Supplemental Integrated Clinical Pharmacist, TMC

Job Summary

Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center seeks a residency trained supplemental clinical pharmacist to join their team. The position will provide 2 to 3 shifts per week; some weekends as needed. The schedule will be varied between day and evening shifts, starting between 7:30 and 8 a.m. for day shifts and between 2:30 and 3 p.m. for evening shifts. This position will have clinical and operational responsibilities in multiple patient care areas including but not limited to transitions of care, internal medicine, neurology, surgery, trauma, and critical care.

Position Requirements

• PGY1 residency training is required. Extensive clinical pharmacy experience in lieu of residency may be considered.
• Responsible for filling and labeling prescriptions, providing drug-related information and education for inpatients, outpatients, hospital employees, and medical staff.
• Dispenses controlled substances and maintains appropriate inventory records.
• Supervises the activities of the pharmacy technical staff and mentors or trains pharmacists, pharmacy students, or residents.
• Participates in the Medication Use Evaluation Program and the Process Improvement Program. Maintains medication profiles, reviews profiles for drug-related problems, and provides consultation on drug research.
• Maintains the scheduling and preparation of I.V. solutions and additives. Initiates reports of medication errors or adverse drug interactions.
• Assumes full responsibility for department management in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager or Lead Pharmacist.
• Works with other professionals to generate newsletters. Drafts policies or procedures for review by the Pharmacy Director.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff, and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
• Performs clinical interventions, which may include medication profile review, IV to oral conversion, renal dosing adjustment, antimicrobial streamlining, patient counseling, obtaining medication histories, vancomycin/aminoglycoside dosing, therapeutic drug monitoring, and participation in multidisciplinary rounds.
• Documents clinical interventions.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.