Clinical Practice Pharmacist - Solid Organ Transplant (Webster, LCC, Galv)

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch seeks a Clinical Practice Pharmacist in Webster, Texas. This role involves advanced medication therapy management and participating in interprofessional care teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Required qualifications include a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and a post-graduate year 1 residency or equivalent experience. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with healthcare professionals, educate patients on medication use, and engage in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent.
• Completion of a post-graduate year 1 residency program or 3 years of related experience is required.
• Must be willing to work in Webster, League City, and Galveston.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced medication therapy management to patients.
• Participate in interprofessional care teams to optimize medication use.
• Educate patients about their medications and adherence.
• Monitor therapeutic responses and adjust therapy as required.

Skills

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

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Effective collaboration and communication skills with multidisciplinary teams

Proficiency in medication‑use systems and related technology

Effective problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree

Completion of an ASHP accredited post-graduate year 1 residency program

Job description

Education & Experience

• 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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree
• PGY1, PGY2 in Solid Organ Transplant or equivalent specialty experience
• Must be willing to work in Webster, League City and Galveston

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

• Assisting with transplant pharmacy referrals
• Assisting with transitions of care
• Assisting with patient education
• 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 elevate 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.

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.

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.

Primary Location

United States – Texas – Webster