Clinical Pharmacist - Internal Medicine (PGY1 Required)

Company: JPS Health Network
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported health care system for Tarrant County in North Texas. Licensed for 578 beds, the network includes an acute care hospital andmore than 40 community-based clinics, including19 school-based clinics. John Peter Smith Hospital is home to Tarrant County's first and only Level 1 Trauma Center, its only psychiatric emergency services site and has the largest hospital-based family medicine residency program in the nation. Our network employs more than 6,500 people. Acclaim is our multispecialty medical practice group. Acclaim has over 300 providers serving the JPS Health Network in specialties ranging from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim group has been formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial and clinical performance outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time. For more information, visit To view all job vacancies, visitor Job Description: Description: The Clinical Pharmacist-Internal Medicine works with other clinicians to ensure quality multi-disciplinary patient care including drug therapy management. Typical Duties: * Rounds with interdisciplinary medicine teams to optimize therapy and ensure safe and effective medication regimens for patients.
* Performs drug utilization reviews, monitors for drug interactions, assists in in maintaining integrity of formulary, participates in antibiotic stewardship program, provides pharmacokinetic dosing and monitoring services to the medical staff and evaluates potential adverse drug events.
* Provides education for medical, nursing, pharmacy and other clinical staff as well as patients of JPS Health Network. Serves as a clinical preceptor for pharmacy students and residents.
* Functions as a clinical resource for the hospital staff.
* Represents the department in interdepartmental/district meetings as required.
* Participates in the development of medication use management programs within JPS Health Network including clinical guidelines, disease management and drug use programs.
* Ensures completion and accuracy of required documentation and record keeping.
* Performs other related job duties as assigned. Qualifications: Required Education and Experience:
* Graduate of accredited college of pharmacy.
* 1 year American Society of Health-System Pharmacist (ASHP) accredited residency or 4 plus years of acute hospital experience working in patient care area of specialty that demonstrates direct patient care in medication management and participation in patient rounds with medical and hospital staff.
Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
* Pharmacy license from Texas State Board of Pharmacy or eligible for same.
* Specialty Board Certification or complete within 24 months of hire.
* Current JPS recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification and must be maintained throughout employment. May be completed within 3 months of hire.
* Preceptor with Texas State Board of Pharmacy or complete within 6 months of hire.
Preferred Education and Experience:
* 2 year American Society of Health-System Pharmacist (ASHP) accredited residency.
Preferred Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
* IV Certification Location Address: 1500 S. Main Street Fort Worth, Texas, 76104 United States

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