Clinical Practice Pharmacist -TDCJ Internal Medicine

Utmb; Galveston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 100.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a Clinical Practice Pharmacist to deliver advanced medication therapy management and direct patient care across assigned services. The role integrates clinical decisions with operational awareness to ensure safe and cost-conscious medication use aligned with system goals.

The pharmacist collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, participates in rounds, and supports quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifikationen

• Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
• ASHP-accredited PGY-1 residency or 3 years related experience required.
• Licensed to practice in Texas or eligible for licensure by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• Must be licensed with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
• Preferred: Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
• Completion of ASHP-accredited PGY-2 residency is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Assess and optimize medication therapies across practice areas.
• Monitor responses and adverse events; adjust therapy per protocol.
• Implement guidelines, policies, and payer/regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other professionals for patient care.
• Participate in rounds, conferences, and interdepartmental meetings.
• Provide drug information and evidence-based recommendations to clinicians.
• Support medication-use across distribution with operations input.
• Identify and report medication-use system safety issues.
• Educate patients on medications, adherence, and side effects.
• Precept learners and contribute to experiential education.

Kenntnisse

Clinical knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

EHR proficiency

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Pharmacy degree (B.S. or PharmD)

Residency or 3 years related experience

Jobbeschreibung

• 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 a plus

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 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.

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:

Monday - Friday Days, and every 6th weekend

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.

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