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Clinical Pharmacist

University Health

San Antonio, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Information Technology & Information Systems, Medicaid, Medicare, Medications, Mentoring, Neonatology, Nursing, OSHA, Operations Planning, Patient Care, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pharmacy, Regulations, The Joint Commission (TJC)
LOCATION
San Antonio, TX
POSTED
Today
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
The Inpatient Clinical Staff Pharmacist II oversees and directly contributes to compounding, preparation, and dispensing of medications for neonatal through adult patients in accordance with all regulatory agencies, including but not limited to The Joint Commission (TJC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Medicare/Medicaid standards and Texas State Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations. Activities include medication order review and verification, clarification of medication orders with providers and nurses when appropriate, participation in programmatic departmental operational and clinical initiatives, participation in medical emergencies, accurate and informed use of department technology and drug information resources, checking accuracy of sterile and non-sterile products and labels prior to dispensing, and supervising the activity of pharmacy technicians. The Inpatient Clinical Staff Pharmacist II demonstrates an advanced level of competency related to inpatient operations and will serve as a mentor and role model for Inpatient Clinical Staff Pharmacists I in developing excellence in operational skills and for achieving departmental goals.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
A Pharm.D. degree or a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy is required. Completion of an ASHP-accredited Postgraduate Year Two (PGY2) Pharmacy Residency or equivalent experience (PGY1 plus 1 additional year of experience; or 4 years of experience in health-system pharmacy) is required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Current Pharmacy and Pharmacy Preceptor licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in the state of Texas is required. Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, as appropriate to area of practice, is required. Certification by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties in Sterile Compounding, Pharmacotherapy, or other specialty as appropriate is required.

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