Description

Introduction

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Advanced Clinical Pharmacist opening with Methodist Hospital Atascosa today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Atascosa, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

• Colleague recognition program

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a(an) Advanced Clinical Pharmacist for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

• Interpret orders and transcribes or verifies them accurately and efficiently into the pharmacy computer system

• Accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals

• Complies with facility policy and procedures and regulatory requirements

• Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose Provide clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed.

• Sustain the hospital formulary, minimizing nonformulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchanges and promotes rational drug therapy selection

• Attend and actively participate in daily multidisciplinary and bedside rounds

• Support the hospital formulary decision process by working with medical staff to promote rational drug therapy and make improvements identified by drug utilization evaluations

• Provide accurate and timely medication information to healthcare staff and patients

• Actively participate in pharmacy clinical services such as drug consults, nutrition support, pharmacokinetics, anticoagulant monitoring, pain management, IV to PO, renal dosing and other programs as defined by Pharmacy Leadership.

• Participate in the antimicrobial management and other clinical programs

• Document all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely. Responsible for mentoring and education as well as ongoing analysis of interventions to insure accurate and appropriate documentation and provide summary reports (if assigned)

• Support and participate in the goals of the organization’s quality improvement, risk management and patient safety program to include but not limited to National Patient Safety Goals, Core Measures and HCAHPS medication related initiatives.

• Complete notification reports regarding medication errors and adverse drug reactions

• Participate in the data collection of drug utilization evaluations, adverse drug reactions, and pharmacy quality initiatives

• Lead the training and mentorship of pharmacists, pharmacy students, residents, technicians, nurses and physicians

• Participate in the training of new pharmacists, pharmacy students, residents, technicians, nurses and physicians

• Participate in preceptorship of pharmacy students and/or residents

• Maintain professional competency sufficient to meet current and future needs of the facility

• Has knowledge of the patient populations served and apply that knowledge in the care of those patients

• Provide basic technical support for automated dispensing machines and other pharmacy computer systems

• Effectively supervise pharmacy operation activities and provides support to the whole pharmacy team

• Compliant with facility pharmacy schedule to work physically at patient care areas to interact with medical staff, nurses and other members of the healthcare team.

• Effectively and proactively intervene in conflicts between pharmacy and medical staff regarding drug therapy issue resolutions.

• Train and participate with Disaster Team drills and real-event response as assigned

• Train and participate with Code Teams as assigned. Obtain and maintain BLS-ACLS or PALS current certification as appropriate.

• Maintain appropriate controlled substance records. Work with the Pharmacy Director and appropriate manager to identify processes to meet or exceed all controlled substance diversion prevention and monitoring standards.

• Comply with all regulatory standards. Work with the Pharmacy Director to identify and develop processes to meet or exceed all regulatory standards.

• Prioritize work and lead others to comply with facility medication turn-around time policy and procedure. Identify areas for improved efficiency

• Supervise and assist pharmacy technicians and other support staff effectively  Participate in establishing pharmacy goals and objectives and assist in their implementation

• Participate with various nursing and medical staff committees as necessary

• Participate in the continuous quality review of order sets and/or computer drug entries

• Participate in the continuous quality improvement of pharmacy operations (operational/clinical)

• Provide input for improving pharmacy computer system programs relating to pharmacy, nursing and physician programs

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Provides cross coverage in pharmacy areas as required.

• Assists in times of short staffing or increased workload to ensure quality patient care

Additional Job Functions:

1. Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System. Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its goals.

2. Consistently observes of the conditions of participation, requirements or regulation to include the following: The Joint Commission, Medicare, Medicaid, Texas State Board of Pharmacy, Drug Enforcement Agency, Federal Food and Drug Administration and Texas Department of Public Safety (Controlled Substance Division).

3. Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.

4. Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical behavior as expected by our patients, colleagues and the community. Understands the personal obligation to report any activity that appears to violate applicable laws, rules regulations or the Code of Conduct itself. 5. Completes other duties as assigned.

5. Education: ONE of the following:

A. Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

B. Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

2. Experience:

One of the following is required:

1. Minimum of 1 year of hospital clinical pharmacy experience or at least 2 years of general hospital pharmacy experience required; preferably within area of focus

2. Completion of hospital PGY1/ pharmacy general practice residency or fellowship BCPS certification or other Board of Pharmacy Specialty (BPS) certification

3. Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable). Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations

Required: A. B. ONE of the following prior to the first day of employment: 1. Current Registered Pharmacist licensed by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy 2. Licensed pharmacist in another state: Provide proof of the Authorization to Test (ATT) from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy ACLS/PALS and NALS required for critical care/ED position dependent on population served.

Methodist Hospital Atascosa is a comprehensive medical center located just south of San Antonio, Texas. The hospital offers a range of services. Services include emergency care, orthopedics, cardiology, sports medicine, and urology.

Methodist Hospital Atascosa is part of Methodist Healthcare. We share 50-50 co-ownership between Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. and HCA Healthcare, the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services. Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. is South Texas’ largest non-public funding source of community health care for uninsured patients. This creates a unique partnership that benefits the community. We are able to provide quality care to all and charitable care when needed.

"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.

Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN

Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Advanced Clinical Pharmacist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.