Clinical Pharmacist I

St. Luke’s Health-Memorial paves the way for quality innovative health care in East Texas and provides more than a quarter of a million patient services each year. With hospitals in Lufkin Livingston and San Augustine St. Luke’s Health-Memorial provides millions of dollars in charity care and community support each year.

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE
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.
ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
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.

4. Routinely monitors the patient’s total drug therapy for effectiveness, side effects, adverse reactions, toxicities, drug
interactions, and incompatibilities

5. Participates actively in cardiopulmonary emergencies.

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

JOB DESCRIPTION

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7. Performs and documents Pharmacist Intervention activities such as recommendations on drug product selection,
dosage adjustments, and appropriate drug therapy

8. Obtains medication histories on selected patients and communicates pertinent information to the appropriate
healthcare provider

9. 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.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed
within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities
required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

*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