Clinical Pharmacist I

Overview

St. Lukes Health-Sugar Land Hospital offers the latest technology and treatments for residents of Fort Bend County and Southwest Houston. Our services range from heart care and neuroscience to robotic surgery. Our recently opened Family Birthing Center offers incomparable care and amenities in a spa-like environment to provide a VIP-Very Important Pregnancy-experience. Since 2008 our experienced doctors nurses and support staff have provided expert care to support our community.

Responsibilities

Ensures the safe and effective use of medications by providing medication order verification while assessing for optimal

drug product selection, dosage regimen design, effective administration and drug therapy monitoring services in the

health system. monitors inpatient and outpatient drug therapies when appropriate and Works with medical staff to

find alternatives when needed. evaluates patient care plans, medication therapy and resolves medication related

problems and issues, including categorization of patient specific therapies to optimize pharmaceutical care.

1. Reviews, interprets, and evaluates all medication orders for patients in all age groups

2. Maintains patient medication profiles in an automated pharmacy information system

3. Consults with and advises medical, nursing, and other healthcare providers regarding the prescribing, dispensing, or

administration of medications.

1. Routinely monitors the patient's total drug therapy for effectiveness, side effects, adverse reactions, toxicities, drug

interactions, and incompatibilities

1. Participates actively in cardiopulmonary emergencies.

2. Conducts assigned target drug monitoring programs and concurrent drug use evaluation activities as required

3. Performs and documents Pharmacist Intervention activities such as recommendations on drug product selection,

dosage adjustments, and appropriate drug therapy

1. Obtains medication histories on selected patients and communicates pertinent information to the appropriate

healthcare provider

1. Communicates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers as necessary

10.Prepares and/or Verifies the appropriate preparation of medications to be dispensed using the correct technique, as

required

Qualifications

Required

*Registered Pharmacist with the Texas State Board of

Pharmacy in good standing-(RPH)

*Aseptic Technique - Complete an ACPE approved 20 hour

sterile products course within 90 days of hire

Preferred

*One year hospital pharmacy expereince

• IV Certification

• NICU expereince desired

Pay Range

$44.73 - $64.85 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.