Clinical Pharmacist Specialist Behavioral Health

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
Behavioral Health you want with your current employer? We have an exciting
opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant which
is part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, Methodist
Healthcare.

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant, 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
_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as
a(an) Clinical Pharmacist Specialist Behavioral Health where your passion for
creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to
caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We
want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Pharmacy Clinical/Operations Specialist, you will be responsible for
participating and leading pharmacy clinical or operational programs. This
includes monitoring patient medication regimens and providing appropriate
interventions. The Clinical Specialist shall also assist in mentoring pharmacy
staff and precepting students/residents and assist in the evaluation and
implementation of clinical/operational programs.
What you will do in this role:

• As a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist you will interpret orders and transcribe or verify them accurately and efficiently into the pharmacy computer system
• You will accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals
• You will comply with facility policy and procedures and regulatory requirements
• You will monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose
• You will provide clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. You will suggest appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed.
• You will sustain the hospital formulary, minimizing nonformulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchanges and promotes rational drug therapy selection
• You will attend and actively participate in daily multidisciplinary and bedside rounds
• You will complete drug utilization reviews to promote rational drug therapy and implement improvements identified
• You will provide accurate and timely medication information to healthcare staff and patients
• You will lead and develop pharmacy 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. Develop, manage and mentor antimicrobial management program (AMP).

What qualifications you will need:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as Advanced Clinical Pharmacist (in a specific area of focus) or at least 5 years of general hospital pharmacy experience required; preferably within area of focus
• Or completion of a PGY2 pharmacy residency or fellowship
• AND BCPS certification or other Board of Pharmacy Specialty (BPS) certification
• ONE of the following is required prior to the first day of employment: Current Registered Pharmacist licensed by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy or Licensed pharmacist in another state: Provide proof of the Authorization to Test (ATT) from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• ACLS/PALS and NALS required for critical care/ED position dependent on population served.

Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant has been nationally recognized for
its record setting kidney, liver and pancreas transplant programs. It is home
to the Texas Transplant Institute and is the largest living donor kidney
transplant program in the US. According to the United Network of Organ Sharing
database, the center reached a major milestone in 2019 by performing 231
living donor kidney transplants in a single year setting a new national record
– that’s 65 more transplants than the second center on the list.
In addition to transplant care, Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant is
a full service hospital with over 260 beds that provides specialized services
for liver cancer care, emergency care, weight loss surgery, urology surgery,
vascular surgery, inpatient rehabilitation, colorectal surgery and behavioral
health care. It is a designated Center of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Excellence by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. Our Sexual Assault
Response Team provides a compassionate environment for sexual assault
survivors ages 13+, serving as a model for hospitals and agencies all over the
world. Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant prides itself on providing
the highest quality of patient care possible as proven by their consecutive
Grade A scores from the Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grade survey and ranking in
the nation’s top quartile for patient experience. For more information, please
visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital Specialty
and Transplant under Locations.
> “Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”- Dr. Thomas Frist,
> Sr.
> HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal
growth, we encourage you to apply for our Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
Behavioral Health 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.
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