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Clinical Practice Pharmacist - Adult and Pediatrics (Nights 7on-7off)

Galveston, Texas, United States

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Allied Health

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2601329

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

• Completion of an ASHP accredited post-graduate year 1 residency program or 3 years of related experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

• Licensed to practice pharmacy in the state of Texas or eligible for licensure from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.

• Must be licensed with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree

• Completion of an ASHP accredited post-graduate year 2 residency program in Pediatrics

• Experience as a Pediatric Pharmacist

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Clinical Practice Pharmacist provides advanced medication therapy management and direct or consultative patient care services across assigned practice areas. This role integrates clinical decision-making with operational awareness to ensure safe, effective, and cost-conscious medication use in alignment with departmental and system goals.

The Clinical Practice Pharmacist actively participates in interprofessional care teams, applies evidence-based guidelines, manages medication therapy to achieve optimal outcomes, and contributes to the standardization of clinical pharmacy services across sites of care. Practice settings may include inpatient decentralized/unit-based care, ambulatory/specialty pharmacy, infusion services, prior authorization or medication access programs, and revenue integrity functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

· Assess medication regimens, identify and resolve therapy-related problems, and provide recommendations to optimize clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness.

· Monitor and evaluate therapeutic responses and adverse events, adjusting therapy per protocol or in collaboration with prescribers.

· Implement evidence-based guidelines, internal policies, and applicable external payer or regulatory requirements to ensure appropriate, safe, and cost-effective therapy selection.

· Partner with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to support coordinated, patient-centered care.

· Participate in patient care rounds, case conferences, and interdepartmental meetings as assigned.

· Serve as a clinical resource for drug information, policy interpretation, and therapeutic decision-making providing evidence-based recommendations to other healthcare professionals.

· Support safe and efficient medication distribution by collaborating with operational staff to address workflow, product selection, and inventory issues impacting clinical care.

· Identify and escalate medication-use system issues that require quality or safety intervention.

· Educate patients on their medications, including how to take them correctly, potential side effects, and the importance of adherence.

· Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and safe patient care.

· Assist in implementing and supporting medication-use evaluations (MUEs), quality improvement projects, and initiatives aligned with departmental and system goals.

· Participate in developing and refining clinical pathways, collaborative practice agreements, and protocol-driven services

· Support compliance with relevant accreditation and regulatory standards (TJC, CMS, USP, state board) as they relate to clinical practice.

· Promptly identify and report medication safety events, near misses, and hazards through established reporting systems, and participate in follow-up discussions or improvement actions as directed.

· Provide orientation, competency training, and ongoing education for pharmacists, technicians, residents, and students.

· Precept pharmacy learners including pharmacy residents and participate in experiential education activities (IPPE/APPE) in collaboration with residency and academic program leaders.

Marginal or Periodic Functions:

· Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

· Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

· Strong clinical knowledge across primary and specialty disease states relevant to assigned practice area(s).

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high degree of professionalism and competence in dealing with a variety of professionals within various backgrounds.

· Effective collaboration and communication skills with multidisciplinary teams.

· Ability to develop, organize, and accomplish goals. Ability to develop, implement and lead all aspects of pharmacy operation.

· Proficiency in medication-use systems and related technology (e.g., EHR, CPOE, ADCs, bar-code verification).

· Ability to analyze / evaluate data and make appropriate recommendations / decisions.

· Capability to adapt clinical skills across multiple practice environments.

· Effective problem-solving skills.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Nights - 9:00pm to 7:30am, 7 on, 7 off.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation