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Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Clinical Pharmacist - ICU

PharmacyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDenison, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) is required.
  • A pharmacist license in good standing with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy is required.
  • Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification is required within three years.
  • Successful completion of a PGY1 or PGY2 pharmacy residency program is required. Candidates without residency may qualify with Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification and/or three years of relevant clinical pharmacy experience.
  • Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions, respond quickly to emergency requests, communicate effectively, and work independently.
  • Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
  • Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and professionals across hospital disciplines.
  • Ability to participate effectively on interdisciplinary teams and committees and to prioritize workload flexibly.
  • Follow Just Culture principles and help create a safety-conscious work environment where employees can raise safety concerns without fear of intimidation, harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.
  • Demonstrate commitment to safety in decisions and behaviors, and promptly identify, evaluate, address, and correct safety issues according to their significance.

Responsibilities

  • Provide pharmacotherapy support to medical staff and providers to optimize medication selection, dosing, and monitoring.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborations to optimize pharmacotherapeutic care for applicable patients.
  • Evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of patients’ medications using specialized knowledge and clinical experience.
  • Provide evidence-based therapeutic information and recommendations.
  • Support Antimicrobial Stewardship by ensuring appropriate antimicrobial therapy is used for the appropriate duration.
  • Contribute to new and evolving initiatives.
  • Participate in the education of nursing, medical staff, and pharmacy staff.

About the Company

Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Universal Health Services operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers across the United States. It generates its services by acquiring and managing healthcare facilities, then integrating them under centralized operating practices to deliver patient care. The company’s offering is the management and provision of hospital and behavioral health services, with a focus on standardized clinical operations, economies of scale, and nationwide coverage. What sets UHS apart is its long history of growth through acquisitions, its size and scale in both acute and behavioral health markets, and its ability to integrate new facilities while maintaining consistent care quality. Its goal is to provide high-quality healthcare across a broad network, improve patient outcomes, and sustain long-term value for shareholders by expanding access and efficiency in hospital and behavioral health services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Founded
1978

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