Clinical Pharmacist

DescriptionIntroductionAre you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Clinical Pharmacist today with HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood.BenefitsHCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, 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.Come join our team as a(an) Clinical Pharmacist. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!Job Summary and QualificationsThe General Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing general clinical and operational pharmacy services. This includes supervision of technical staff.What you will do in this role:

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

Accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals

Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose

Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic medication alternatives to medical staff

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

Provide accurate and timely medication information to healthcare staff and patients

Assist with 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.

Assist with 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

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 training of new pharmacists, pharmacy students, and technicians

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

Has knowledge of the patient population they serve 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

Comply with 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

Act as supervisor in charge as assigned

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

Practice and adhere to the “ Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”

What qualifications you will need:

B.S. or PharmD from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy

Minimum of one year of hospital experience is preferred

Completion of all hospital specific competencies for Clinical Pharmacist

Current pharmacist license in good standing with the appropriate State Board of Pharmacy

As a full-service, 420+ bed acute care hospital , HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/hca-houston-healthcare-kingwood) has provided the northeast Houston community with high-quality, cost-effective healthcare for over 25 years. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive, quality care, close to home. Our Women’s Center offers high-risk OB care, a Level III NICU , and pediatric services. We have an advanced Brain & Spine Center, which includes a DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center and the Sleep Center of Excellence. Our Orthopedic Center offers total joint replacement surgery using advanced technology. Other services include innovative and customized cardiovascular services, including open heart and vascular surgery and state-of-the-art imaging and endoscopy services for more accurate diagnosis and treatment plans. We are also a Certified Level I Stroke Center and an Accredited Chest Pain Center. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses."The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-FounderIf you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Clinical Pharmacist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and 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.