Job Description
At Houston Methodist, the Staff Pharmacist position is responsible for
providing day-to-day comprehensive, patient-oriented, pharmacy services in any
or all areas of the department which includes processing orders, therapy
review, and education to patients and other members of the direct patient care
team. This position collaborates with other health care professionals to
manage patients drug therapies for effectiveness and overall safety. The
Staff Pharmacist position contributes to the fulfillment of the departments
mission by collaborating to provide innovative, personalized, cost-effective
pharmaceutical care in a culture dedicated to quality and safety. This
position is also responsible for the oversight of pharmacy technicians and
students and may serve as a preceptor, ensuring the accurate and timely
delivery of pharmaceuticals.
**PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
* Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
* Guides and mentors pharmacy technicians and students to help build confidence in skills, knowledge and abilities. In the absence of Senior Staff Pharmacists or other higher level, serves as a coordinator for the shift overseeing and leading activities of technicians and other support staff.
**SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
* Processes all ordersrequests accurately and efficiently, verifying appropriateness of all drugs in reference to the patients diagnosis, allergies, height and weight.
* Monitors workload fluctuations and work output of pharmacy technician(s), adjusting assignments as appropriate to ensure accurate and timely delivery of medications to patient care areas.
* Conducts proactive drug therapy reviews and monitoring, providing drug information, patient counseling, and management of pharmacist-based dosing protocols, collaborating with other health care staff for problem resolution for the achievement of patient-specific goals.
**QUALITYSAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
* Collaborates with other health care professionals to manage patients drug therapy for effectiveness, side effects, adverse drug reactions, toxicities, drug interactions, and incompatibilities following guidelines for formulary management and clinical intervention tools in the achievement of patient specific goals. Documents patient care activities and patient outcomes as impacted by pharmaceutical care and clinical interventions.
* Participates in department quality management activities, i.e. medication use evaluations, adverse drug reactions and medication error reporting, clinical interventions, medication center reviews, and inventory management documentation and reporting.
**FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
* Manages inventory to minimize waste and expired drugs in the work area as well as uses ones resources effectively and efficiently.
* Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.
**GROWTHINNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
* Participates in inter- and intra-departmental activities including in-services, article publicationpresentation, preceptorship, and additional training. Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Staff Pharmacist.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will
also perform other reasonably related businessjob duties as assigned. Houston
Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the
need arises.
**EDUCATION**
* Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
* No experience needed; some experience applicable to the specific work setting (e.g., hospital, specialty pharmacy) highly preferred
**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED**
* PHRM - Pharmacist - State Licensure -- Texas Pharmacist license or eligible for Texas Pharmacist license within 90 days **AND**
* PPC- Pharmacist Preceptor Cert - State Licensure -- within 15 months **AND**
* NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation -- For pharmacists regularly assigned to respond to Code Blue events within 90 days **AND**
* IV Certification - Intravenous certification (ACPE) -- If applicable to primary work assignment within 90 days **AND**
* BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) within 90 days ****
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**
* Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
* Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
* Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
* Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers; capable of assuming responsibility for coordinating the activities of a major pharmacy service area
* Knowledge and skills in comprehensive pharmacy services including unit-dose drug distribution, intravenous admixture preparation, nutrition support services, and target drug monitoring
* Demonstrates the knowledge of basic principles regarding rational drug therapy, including but not limited to, professional and technical competence in the selection, evaluation, utilization, and distribution of drugs and drug information and apply these to all patient groups, neonate to geriatric
* Computer skills to include proficiency in MS Office and EMR software
**SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS**
**WORK ATTIRE**
* Uniform No
* Scrubs Yes
* Business professional Yes
* Other (department approved) No
**ON-CALL***
_*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie.
DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._
* On Call* No
**TRAVEL****
_**Travel specifications may vary by department**_
* May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
* May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
**Company Profile:**
Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital brings the expertise and latest technology
of Houston Methodist to Baytown and surrounding counties. The skilled and
compassionate physicians, nurses and staff provide unsurpassed medical care in
a close-to-home, state-of-the-art facility. Houston Methodist Baytown is
committed to meeting the needs of its growing community through the ongoing
facilities master plan expansion project, which includes a new, expanded
emergency department, a five-story patient tower, outpatient center, renovated
Cancer Center, neonatal intensive care unit and the addition of
technologically advanced operating rooms.
Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women,
minorities, disabled persons and veterans.
**Equal Employment Opportunity**
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston
Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination
against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with
Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a
protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal
Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
Job Tags
Full time, For contractors, Work experience placement, Immediate start, Shift work,