Join our team! Laredo Medical Center's (LMC) Pharmacy is now hiring a full-time Pharmacist Clinical to work with the at LMC's 326 bed acute care hospital. The department is a secure unit in the main campus of Laredo Medical Center. This is a busy department that sometimes requires flexibility in scheduling. Employees report directly to the Director of Pharmacy. The Hospital is located in sunny Laredo, Texas, just 150 miles south of historic San Antonio. Read a full position description below.
Provides clinical pharmaceutical care to patients. Serves as an expert, professional resource to service areas and Pharmacy department. Work requires strong clinical skills, detailed knowledge of hospital processes/operations and the application of federal and state laws and regulations. In addition, work requires understanding and application of professional practice, organizational and departmental policies, standards and procedures.
Position Insight:
(1) Contributes to Therapeutic Equivalence Policies & Programs,
(2) Recommends Medication Programs & Protocol
(3) Participates in medication interchanges (IV to PO)
(4) Participates in Clinical Student programs
(5) Recommends and monitors clinical adjustments for patient conditions
(6) Performs Drug Regimen Reviews
(7) Performs and addresses Drug Interactions
(8) Provides Drug Information Services
9) Provides General Physician Support
(10) Recommends and follows current approved therapy regimens
(11) Provides patient information and education
(12) Continuously develops expertise in Specialty Units medicine
(13) Continuously monitoring of parenteral nutrition programs, and
(14) Provides Pharmacy & Hospital Staff orientation and training on medications, and as directed by the Director of Pharmacy.
Position Requirements:
Required: Pharm.D., or residency from an accredited institution.Required: At least one (1) year of hospital clinical Pharmacy experience. Preferred: Completion of PGY-1 residency in an acute care setting. Required: Licensed to practice in the State of Texas.Required: A.C.P.E. accredited I.V. CertificationRequired: BLS. Encouraged any Board of Pharmacy Specialty certifications.Preferred: BCOP (Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist), BCPS - Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist.Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
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