CLINICAL PHARMACIST - FULL TIME

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Texoma Medical Center, a 414-bed acute care facility has been providing quality health care to the residents of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1965. Our main campus is located in Denison, Texas, approximately one hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area and just south of the Texas/Oklahoma border. In addition, we have numerous facilities in locations throughout the Texoma region. Since 1965, TMC has forged a special relationship with the people of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Texoma residents have come to depend on TMC to meet a spectrum of physical, mental and spiritual needs. TMC has responded with unique services to provide the kind of sophisticated, experienced care that was once available only in major metropolitan areas. We offer major specialty services including open heart surgery and neurosurgery. Advanced resources such as certified trauma care support TMC's role as a regional specialty center.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at TMC provides pharmacotherapy support to medical staff and providers to optimize medication selection, dosing, and monitoring. Clinical pharmacy specialists participate in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborations to optimize pharmacotherapeutic care of all applicable patients. The Clinical pharmacy specialist applies their specialized knowledge and clinical experience in evaluating the appropriateness and effectiveness of the patient's medications. They serve as an evidence-based source of therapeutic information and recommendation. Clinical pharmacy specialists are an integral part of Antimicrobial Stewardship by ensuring appropriate antimicrobial therapy is utilized for the appropriate duration of therapy. The Clinical Pharmacy specialist contributes to new and evolving initiatives and participates in the education of nursing, medical staff, and pharmacy staff.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (PharmD)
• Successful completion of 1 or 2 years of residency training and/or at least two years of Clinical pharmacy work experience.
• Pharmacist License with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) in good standing is required.
• Specialized Board of Pharmacy (BPS) Certification is preferred.
• Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to emergency requests, communicate effectively, and work independently.
• Must be able to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
• Knowledge of state/federal laws and regulations.
• Uses effective communication when interacting with co-workers and other professionals across the hospital's disciplines.
• Must demonstrate the ability to effectively participate on interdisciplinary teams and committees.
• Must demonstrate ability to prioritize workload as well as flexibility.
• Follows Just Culture principles to ensure just assessment of individual acts.
• Creates a safety-conscious work environment where employees feel free to raise safety concerns without intimidation, harassment, discrimination, or fear of retaliation.
• Demonstrates commitment to safety in decisions and behaviors.
• Issues potentially impacting safety are promptly identified, fully evaluated, and promptly addressed and corrected commensurate with their significance.

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