Clinical Pharmacist - Webster, Tx

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a Clinical Pharmacy Pharmacist to join our team! This position will support the Webster, Texas location. Webster, Texas is surrounded by great shopping, excellent restaurants, coffee shops and is a short drive to the coast. Our management team prefers a team approach and thrives on the employee experience.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600 providers in 280 sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Why work for us?

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.

What does the Clinical Pharmacy Pharmacist do?

Under minimal supervision, oversees pharmaceutical care plans in designated specialty area or product line, including initial patient evaluations, development of care plans, and ensuring treatment plans are carried out. Ensures ongoing review of patient clinical status. Recommends adjustments to drug therapy based on clinical status and treatment outcomes. Coordinates with clinical providers to ensure all aspects of pharmaceutical care are delivered in a safe and timely manner. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities:

• Researches and performs critical and statistical analysis of medical and scientific evidence as the basis for disease management guidelines and pharmacoeconomic comparisons of cancer therapies and regimens.
• In coordination with the Corporate Office, develops pharmacoeconomic models for cancer treatment alternatives for case rating, capitation forecasts, and cost of goods sold reductions.?
• Develops and directs the implementation of Drug Management.
• Process Improvement Program for assigned network. Coordinates Disease Management partnership implementation and follow-up.
• Oversees pharmacy services in accordance with governmental, legal requirements, and other regulatory standards. - Develops departmental goals and objectives in consultation with administration. Establishes and implements departmental policies and procedures.
• Prepares budget and financial reports. Monitors the allocation of resources. Monitors and informs staff of new drug regulations.
• Establishes charging and billing procedures. Assumes responsibility for dispensing all medications. Establishes drug control procedures.
• Develops drug purchasing systems. Resolves internal coordination problems and analyzes various operating reports.
• Takes corrective action as necessary. Manages the selection and training/orientation of departmental personnel.
• Initiates and promotes staff development. Assures proper training of all admixture technicians and pharmacists.
• Assumes overall responsibility for pharmacy inventory, assuring proper inventory levels, pricing, drug outages, recalls, etc.
• Evaluates performance and recommends merit increases, promotions, and disciplinary actions. Review departmental performance and ensures compliance with accreditation, quality assurance, legal and other regulatory requirements.
• Acts as education resource and consults with medical staff. Participates in pharmacy teaching and in-service programs.
• Collects data, prepares reports, answers correspondence, and compiles statistics for administrative and regulatory purposes. - Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff. Performs all functions required of Pharmacist and Technicians as required.
• Manages the activities of pharmacy staff including Registered Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.
  
  

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following background and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of pharmacy and current state licensure.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a registered pharmacist in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.
• I.V. certification strongly preferred.
• Oncology background preferred.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination and the ability to read and note appropriate measurements. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.