Memorial Hermann Health System · 1 day ago
Clinical Pharmacist, Internal Medicine, TMC
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expMemorial Hermann Health System is dedicated to delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of the community. They are seeking a Residency trained Clinical Pharmacist Specialist in Internal Medicine to develop, implement, and monitor clinical pharmacy programs to improve patient care while focusing on cost reduction.
Health CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Develops and maintains a communication system which assures effective flow of information to and from staff. Serves as a role model for competent professional practice by educating, mentoring, and supporting pharmacy students, staff, residents, and peers
Seeks and recommends potential opportunities for cost containment
Seeks new ways of improving clinical pharmacy services. Works with others to continually identify areas for improvement
Effectively plans and manages resources for continuity of care between the patient care area, Pharmacy and other settings. Participates in orientation and continuing education programs. Serves as a resource to pharmacy staff, physicians, and nurses
Assists with clinical research designed to evaluate clinical and economic outcomes of drugs and drug regimens
Works to develop, coordinate, and evaluate target drug programs, restricted drug programs, medication use-based performance assessment and improvement indicators, drug usage evaluation programs and cost containment programs. Develops and implements utilization reviews targeted for expensive, potentially harmful or improperly used drugs
Provides direction and guidance for development and review of clinical pharmacy educational services. Assists with implementation of educational programs for physicians and nursing staff
Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
PGY1 minimum required; PGY2 Residency in Internal Medicine is highly desired
Bachelor of Science with equivalent experience or clinically oriented Master of Science degree accepted; Doctorate of Pharmacy degree preferred
Licensure in State of Texas
Pharmacy Sterile Product certification through an in-house program or other accredited program if appropriate
One (1) year or greater experience as a Clinical Pharmacist I
Ability to promote teamwork, build effective relationships, and to lead/facilitate work groups
Strong customer service skills
Knowledge of pharmacy and hospital computer systems and computer-assisted devices
Familiarity with health care reimbursement environment
Preferred
Preferred completion of ASHP accredited pharmacy practice residency or fellowship or demonstration of equivalent experience
Company
Memorial Hermann Health System
Advancing Health. Personalizing Care.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
The John M. O'Quinn FoundationBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
2022-08-02Grant· $5M
2022-07-07Grant
Leadership Team
Michael Roussos
SVP, President of Academic Hospitals and CEO, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center Campus
David Wong, MD
Director, Virtual Health Product Management
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