Company Overview
Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is a premier 881-bed quaternary care academic hospital located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center. It represents a collaborative partnership between Baylor College of Medicine and CHI St. Luke’s Health. The facility proudly serves as the home of the renowned Texas Heart® Institute, a leader in cardiovascular research and education established in 1962 by Dr. Denton A. Cooley.
As the first hospital in Texas—and the broader Southwest region—to earn the prestigious Magnet® designation for Nursing Excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, Baylor St. Luke’s has achieved this honor five consecutive times. The hospital also extends its services through three community emergency centers, providing comprehensive adult and pediatric emergency care across the Greater Houston area.
CHI St. Luke’s Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the United States, formed through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. Since 1954, CHI St. Luke’s has been dedicated to serving the Houston community with compassion and excellence. Today, CommonSpirit operates 137 hospitals and over 1,000 care sites in 21 states, offering high-quality, accessible care to nearly one in four U.S. residents.
Position Overview: Clinical Pharmacist
We’re excited to welcome a dedicated Clinical Pharmacist to our exceptional team of professionals. As part of a nationally recognized hospital system known for delivering world-class patient care, you’ll play a vital role in enhancing the medication therapy experience for our patients. If you’re passionate about being a key contributor to the healthcare journey and thrive in a collaborative, patient-focused environment—this is the opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities
As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will ensure the safe, effective, and evidence-based use of medications throughout our health system. Your responsibilities will include:
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Medication Review & Verification: Evaluate all medication orders across patient age groups for accuracy, appropriateness, and clinical effectiveness.
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Therapeutic Monitoring: Monitor and assess drug regimens to identify side effects, adverse reactions, toxicities, interactions, and therapeutic effectiveness.
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Collaborative Consultation: Partner with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy and resolve drug-related issues.
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Pharmacist Interventions: Provide clinical recommendations for drug selection, dosage modifications, and treatment adjustments to improve patient outcomes.
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Documentation: Maintain accurate patient medication profiles within the pharmacy information system and record pharmacist interventions and therapy recommendations.
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Medication Preparation: Verify and, when needed, prepare medications using correct aseptic techniques and protocols.
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Patient Engagement: Collect and assess medication histories on select patients, and relay pertinent information to the healthcare team.
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Targeted Drug Programs: Participate in drug utilization reviews and monitor specific drug therapies based on institutional protocols.
Qualifications
Required:
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Active and unrestricted Registered Pharmacist (RPh) license issued by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy
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Completion of a 20-hour ACPE-accredited sterile compounding course in aseptic technique