Clinical Pharmacist

Medical City McKinney – Pharmacist Hours: 7 on / 7 off overnights, 9 PM – 7:30 AM Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. Job Summary and Qualifications The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing general clinical and operational pharmacy services, including supervision of technical staff. Duties include but are not limited to: Interpret orders and transcribe or verify them accurately and efficiently into the pharmacy computer system Accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals Comply with facility policy, procedures and regulatory requirements Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug‑drug interactions, drug‑food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose Suggest appropriate, cost‑effective therapeutic medication alternatives to medical staff Sustain the hospital formulary, minimizing nonformulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchanges and promoting 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 antimicrobial management and other clinical programs Document all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely Support and participate in the organization’s quality improvement, risk management and patient safety program, including 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 facility needs Have knowledge of the patient population served and apply that knowledge in patient care Provide basic technical support for automated dispensing machines and other pharmacy computer systems Effectively supervise pharmacy operations, support the entire pharmacy team and work physically at patient‑care areas to interact with medical staff, nurses and other healthcare team members Proactively intervene in conflicts between pharmacy and medical staff regarding drug therapy issue resolutions Train and participate with Disaster Team drills and real‑event responses as assigned, and 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 meet 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 continuous quality improvement of pharmacy operations (operational/clinical) Provide input for improving pharmacy computer system programs related to pharmacy, nursing and physician programs Perform other duties as assigned and practice and adhere to the "Code of Conduct" philosophy and "Mission and Value Statement" Qualifications Organization – proactively prioritizes needs and effectively manages resources Communication – communicates clearly and concisely Judgment – makes decisions based upon job knowledge and experience, considers all impacted areas, seeks advice where applicable, and is sensible and reliable Customer Orientation – establishes and maintains long‑term customer relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting or exceeding expectations Interpersonal Skills – works effectively with other employees, patients and external parties PC Skills – demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office, Meditech and purchasing vendor applications and other required software Policies and Procedures – articulates knowledge and understanding of organizational policies, procedures and systems Basic Skills – performs mathematical calculations, balances and reconciles figures, punctuates properly, spells correctly and transcribes accurately Current pharmacist license in good standing with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy Benefits Medical City McKinney offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support , including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr