Adv Clinical Pharmacist Solid Organ Transplant - Medical City Dallas

Description

Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Solid Organ Transplant

*** Board Certification & Residency Training Preferred ***

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shifts, No Weekends

Location: Medical City Dallas Hospital

Introduction

Medical City Dallas Transplant Institute is a growing and dynamic transplant program. We offer Liver, Kidney and Pancreas Transplant here at Medical City Dallas and Heart Transplant at Medical City Dallas Heart and Spine Hospital. Currently, it is the only program in the region with both adult and pediatric programs in one hospital. Medical City Dallas has a long history of clinical excellence in Kidney and Pancreas Transplant. In 2022, we opened our new Liver Transplant Program and have had great success and growth. We anticipate continued growth and continue excellent outcomes in our Liver Transplant program.

We are looking for a Transplant Pharmacist to join our dedicated multi-disciplinary teams. You will work closely with our Transplant Surgeons and our staff to provide excellent clinical care and support for our patients. Come and join our transplant team here at Medical City Dallas and be a part of growth and innovation directed at providing the best clinical care and outcomes for our transplant patients.

In addition to transplant care, Medical City Dallas is a full-service hospital. Our medical team consists of more than 1,200 physicians, many of whom are recognized as the world’s best in their specialties. Patients travel to Medical City from all over the United States and more than 75 other countries for the sophisticated treatment offered by our 400+ in-house physician specialists. Medical City offers a full-service adult hospital and pediatric hospital, with separate adult and pediatric emergency rooms, as well as numerous outpatient clinics and diagnostic centers. Our providers have access to state-of-the-art technology and are pioneering new medical procedures every day to accommodate patient needs. We operate as a 796-bed tertiary care center, and we hope from the moment you walk through our doors, you will notice the Medical City difference.

Benefits

Medical City Dallas, 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.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Advanced Clinical Pharmacist like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Advanced Clinical Pharmacist – Solid Organ Transplant is responsible for providing all levels of pharmacy clinical services for the solid organ transplant patient. This includes monitoring patient medication regimens and providing appropriate interventions as well as supporting all aspects of pharmacy operations.

What You Will Do in This Role

• Provide pharmaceutical care by active participation in multidisciplinary rounds; designing, implementing and monitoring patient-specific pharmacotherapy, including pharmacokinetic support, nutrition support and documenting pharmaceutical care activities
• Participate in selection committee(s) related to the care of kidney and pancreas transplant patients.
  
• Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of clinical pharmacy services in Solid Organ Transplant in both the inpatient and outpatient setting;
  
• Ensure and promote the safe, rational, efficacious and cost-effective use of drug therapy
  
• Provide leadership for Solid Organ Transplant services including developing guidelines and policies, staff training activities, developing quality improvement processes, and to assist in the clinical training of patients and staff
  
• This position is designed with a focus on abdominal organ transplant with split inpatient and outpatient responsibilities for kidney and pancreas transplant patients.
  
• Assist in the development of staff educational and training programs within and relating to the solid organ transplant service line.
• Provide drug information and education to patients and caregivers.
• Ensure appropriate drug therapy and nutrition, including indication, dose, drug interactions and drug allergies
  
• Evaluate pharmacotherapeutic regimens for effectiveness and adverse drug events, and intervene as needed utilize the medical record and other appropriate documentation systems to communicate with healthcare professionals and to document specific pharmacotherapeutic recommendations
• Provide patient/family counseling and education
  
• Reconcile home medications with medication orders in the hospital and at discharge
  
• Perform comprehensive medication therapy review and other activities as necessary to ensure safe transitions of care between the inpatient and ambulatory settings
  
• Monitor and modify patient medication therapy in collaboration with the medical team achieve desired therapeutic outcomes in the ambulatory setting
  
• Interpret orders and transcribes or verifies them accurately and efficiently into the pharmacy computer system.
  
• Complies with facility policy and procedures and regulatory requirements.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.

What Qualifications You Will Need:

• B.S or PharmD from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy, A Doctor of Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy is preferred
• Active Pharmacist license in good standing with the TX State Board of Pharmacy
• At least one of the following: Minimum of 1 year of hospital clinical pharmacy experience or at least 2 years of general hospital pharmacy experience required, preferably within area of focus
• Completion of hospital PGY1/pharmacy general practice residency or fellowship
  
• Specialty BCPS certification
• Other certification (e.g. FCCP or FASHP)

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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