Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Internal Med.

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC); El Paso (TX); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) seeks an Internal Medicine Clinical Pharmacist Specialist to provide advanced pharmacotherapy management for adult patients. You will work within an interdisciplinary team to optimize therapy, improve outcomes, and ensure safe, evidence‑based medication use.

The role includes precepting residents and students, developing medication‑use policies, and contributing to antimicrobial and opioid stewardship programs.

Qualifications

• PharmD required from an ACPE‑accredited program
• Three years of inpatient or health-system direct patient care experience
• PGY2 in Internal Medicine or related specialty preferred
• Texas Pharmacy License required
• Board certification through BCPS or related board such as BCGP/ BCCP/ BCCCP required
• Compounded Sterile Products certification within 3 months of hire
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required

Responsabilités

• Provide advanced, patient‑centered pharmacotherapy management for adult internal medicine populations.
• Collaborate as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize medication therapy.
• Support safe, evidence‑based use of medications and improve clinical outcomes.
• Precept pharmacy residents and students, providing evaluation and mentorship.
• Develop and maintain medication‑use policies and protocols; participate in antimicrobial stewardship, opioid stewardship, and anticoagulation programs.
• Conduct quality improvement activities, medication‑use evaluations, and data collection with documentation in the EMR.
• Serve as a drug information resource and liaison among pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff.
• Engage in clinical research activities and contribute to study protocols as required.

Connaissances

Clinical pharmacology

Pharmacokinetics

Evidence‑based medicine

Medication-use processes

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical pharmacy consultation

Quality improvement

EMR documentation

Precepting residents

Policy development

Drug information

Sterile compounding

Regulatory compliance

Formation

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE‑accredited program

Description du poste

The Internal Medicine Clinical Pharmacist Specialist (CPS) provides advanced, patient-centered pharmacotherapy management for adult internal medicine populations. Functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize medication therapy, improve clinical outcomes, and ensure safe, evidence-based use of medications.

Job Summary

The Internal Medicine Clinical Pharmacist Specialist (CPS) provides advanced, patient-centered pharmacotherapy management for adult internal medicine populations. Functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize medication therapy, improve clinical outcomes, and ensure safe, evidence-based use of medications.

Minimum Job Requirements

Work Experience: Three years of experience practicing in inpatient or health-system settings with direct patient care responsibilities or PGY1 Pharmacy Residency required. PGY2 Residency in Internal Medicine or related specialty preferred.

License/Registration/Certification

• Current Texas Pharmacy License required
• Board certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BCPS) or other related board certification such as BCGP, BCCP, BCCCP required.
• Compounded Sterile Products Certified within 3 months of hire.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required.

Education And Training

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy program required.

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) approved continuing education per year to maintain licensure and BPS Certifications required.

Skills

• Knowledge of clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, evidence‑based medicine, and appropriate medication selection across diverse patient populations.
• Strong understanding of the full medication‑use process, including selection, procurement, storage, prescribing, dispensing, administration, and monitoring.
• Knowledge of pharmacy policies, clinical guidelines, protocols, and interdisciplinary programs such as antimicrobial stewardship, opioid stewardship, anticoagulation management, and pharmacokinetic dosing.
• Knowledge of drug information resources, current evidence‑based practice, and emerging therapeutic trends.
• Understanding of standards and sterile compounding regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws governing medication storage, handling, and dispensing.
• Skilled in providing clinical pharmacy consultation to healthcare providers, including therapeutic recommendations and interpretation of pharmacokinetic data.
• Ability to develop, implement, and maintain medication‑use policies, procedures, and clinical protocols that support safe and cost‑effective therapy.
• Strong communication and teaching skills for educating medical staff, pharmacy staff, patients, and families.
• Skilled in conducting quality improvement activities, medication‑use evaluations, data collection, monitoring, and documentation.
• Proficiency in documenting clinical interventions and activities in the electronic medical record in accordance with regulatory and departmental standards.
• Skilled in precepting pharmacy residents and students, providing evaluation, mentorship, and professional development aligned with PGY1 residency standards.
• Ability to serve as a liaison between pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff to support medication‑related policies, pathways, and best practices.
• Ability to participate effectively in interdisciplinary initiatives and clinical programs that optimize medication safety and therapeutic outcomes.
• Ability to maintain competency in sterile compounding, aseptic technique, and hazardous drug handling per organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to interpret prescriptions for legal compliance and ensure safe, accurate medication dispensing.
• Ability to engage in clinical research activities, contribute to study protocols, and support data collection as required.
• Ability to function as a reliable drug information resource for healthcare providers, offering timely, evidence‑based recommendations.