Pharmacist

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist I is responsible for the provision of comprehensive clinical pharmacy services related to a specific area of practice to optimize safe, efficacious, and cost-effective drug therapy 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. A clinical pharmacy specialist I serve as a pharmacotherapy expert member of an interdisciplinary patient care team to provide direct patient care, perform pharmacotherapy consultations, provide medication-related education to patients and other interdisciplinary team members, participate in quality improvement or research initiatives, and contribute to the development of medication-related best practice guidelines and policies related to their specific area of practice. The clinical pharmacy specialist I serve as a leader for the department in their respective areas of practice, organizing appropriate departmental initiatives and providing education for pharmacy colleagues and trainees at all levels of practice. A Clinical Pharmacy Specialist I demonstrate a working knowledge of the operational aspects of the pharmacy department and contribute to the overall departmental objectives as an integrated member of the pharmacy team. 

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 2 additional years of experience or 5 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. Certification by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (as appropriate to specialty) or completion of board certification within one year of residency completion is required.