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Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Medical City Fort Worth which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Medical City Fort Worth, 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

_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) Advanced Clinical Pharmacist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is 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

The Advanced Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing all levels of pharmacy clinical services. This includes monitoring patient medication regimens and providing appropriate interventions as well as supporting all aspects of pharmacy operations.

+ Interpret orders and transcribes or verifies them accurately and efficiently into the pharmacy computer system

+ Accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals

+ Complies with facility policy and procedures and regulatory requirements

+ Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose

+ Provide clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed.

+ Sustain the hospital formulary, minimizing nonformulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchanges and promotes rational drug therapy selection

+ Attend and actively participate in daily multidisciplinary and bedside rounds

+ Support the hospital formulary decision process by working with medical staff to promote rational drug therapy and make improvements identified by drug utilization evaluations

+ Provide accurate and timely medication information to healthcare staff and patients

+ Actively participate in 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.

+ Participate in the antimicrobial management and other clinical programs

+ Document all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely. Responsible for mentoring and education as well as ongoing analysis of interventions to insure accurate and appropriate documentation and provide summary reports (if assigned)

+ Support and participate in the goals of the organization’s quality improvement, risk management and patient safety program to include but not limited to National Patient Safety Goals, Core Measures and HCAHPS medication related initiatives.

+ Complete notification reports regarding medication errors and adverse drug reactions

+ Participate in the data collection of drug utilization evaluations, adverse drug reactions, and pharmacy quality initiatives

+ Lead the training and mentorship of pharmacists, pharmacy students, residents, technicians, nurses and physicians

+ Participate in the training of new pharmacists, pharmacy students, residents, technicians, nurses and physicians

+ Participate in preceptorship of pharmacy students and/or residents

+ Maintain professional competency sufficient to meet current and future needs of the facility

+ Has knowledge of the patient populations served and apply that knowledge in the care of those patients

+ Provide basic technical support for automated dispensing machines and other pharmacy computer systems

+ Effectively supervise pharmacy operation activities and provides support to the whole pharmacy team

+ Compliant with facility pharmacy schedule to work physically at patient care areas to interact with medical staff, nurses and other members of the healthcare team.

+ Effectively and proactively intervene in conflicts between pharmacy and medical staff regarding drug therapy issue resolutions.

+ Train and participate with Disaster Team drills and real-event response as assigned

+ Train and participate with Code Teams as assigned.

+ Maintain appropriate controlled substance records. Work with the Pharmacy Director and appropriate manager to identify processes to meet or exceed all controlled substance diversion prevention and monitoring standards.

+ Comply with all regulatory standards. Work with the Pharmacy Director to identify and develop processes to meet or exceed all regulatory standards.

+ Prioritize work and lead others to comply with facility medication turn-around time policy and procedure. Identify areas for improved efficiency

+ Supervise and assist pharmacy technicians and other support staff effectively

+ Participate in establishing pharmacy goals and objectives and assist in their implementation

+ Participate with various nursing and medical staff committees as necessary

+ Act as supervisor in charge as assigned

+ Participate in the continuous quality review of order sets and/or computer drug entries

+ Participate in the continuous quality improvement of pharmacy operations (operational/clinical)

+ Provide input for improving pharmacy computer system programs relating to pharmacy, nursing and physician programs

+ Perform other duties as assigned

+ Practice and adhere to the “ Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”

What qualifications you will need:

+ Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) Required

+ Minimum 1 year of hospital experience or at least 2 years of general hospital pharmacy experience required

+ Completion of hospital PGY1/Pharmacy general practice residency or fellowship required

+ BCPS specialty certification

+ Active pharmacist license in good standing with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy

+ ACLS/BLS preferred

Medical City Fort Worth is a 350+ bed full-service Magnet Designated hospital. It is located in the heart of the medical district. Medical City Fort Worth serves as a tertiary referral center for Tarrant County and many counties within a 90 mile radius. We offer comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services. Our specialties include cardiac care, neurosciences and oncology. We have surgical services, orthopedics, kidney transplants and emergency care. We offer three ER locations, including two off campus ER located in Burleson and White Settlement. Medical City Fort Worth is a designated comprehensive stroke center. We are a Joint Commission chest pain center. We are a part of the Medical City network of hospitals. Patients are ensured access to medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"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 Advanced Clinical Pharmacist 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.