ICU Clinical Pharmacist – Critical Care Expert

Cruz Roja Mexicana Iap; Cortazar; On-site; MXN 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and ongoing education

Job summary

Cruz Roja Mexicana Iap seeks a highly skilled Clinical Pharmacist (ICU) to optimize medication therapy for critically ill patients in the ICU. Direct patient care and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and the broader team are essential to ensure safe and effective pharmacotherapy.

The role requires a Pharm.D. with PGY-1 completion and ICU experience; PGY-2 CC residency is a strong plus. Exceptional communication and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced hospital setting in Naucalpan.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. degree from an accredited institution.
• Active and unrestricted pharmacist license in the State of Mexico.
• Completion of a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency is required; PGY-2 Critical Care Residency is highly preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in an acute care hospital with critical care exposure.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct pharmaceutical care to ICU patients and optimize pharmacotherapy.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary ICU team on patient-specific plans.
• Manage sedation, analgesia, vasopressors, and antibiotics in ICU patients.
• Participate in daily rounds and advise on medication management.
• Monitor adverse drug events and drug interactions; ensure patient safety.
• Educate patients and families on regimens and health information.
• Serve as pharmacotherapy information resource for ICU staff.
• Contribute to quality improvement and research in critical care pharmacy.

Skills

Critical care pharmacotherapy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics

Education

Pharm.D.

PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency

PGY-2 Critical Care Residency (preferred)

Active license in State of Mexico

Board Certification: Pharmacotherapy or Critical Care (BCPS/BCCP) (plus)

Tools

EHR systems

Critical care applications

Job description

Cruz Roja Mexicana Iap seeks a highly skilled Clinical Pharmacist (ICU) to optimize medication therapy for critically ill patients in the ICU. Direct patient care and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and the broader team are essential to ensure safe and effective pharmacotherapy.

The role requires a Pharm.D. with PGY-1 completion and ICU experience; PGY-2 CC residency is a strong plus. Exceptional communication and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced hospital setting in Naucalpan.