Clinical Practice Pharmacist -Transplant / Hematology - Oncology

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston is seeking a Clinical Practice Pharmacist to provide advanced medication therapy management and direct patient care across multiple practice areas. You will integrate clinical decision-making with operational awareness to support safe and cost-conscious medication use aligned with departmental goals.

Join interprofessional teams, apply evidence-based guidelines, and contribute to standardizing clinical pharmacy services across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or PharmD degree required.
• ASHP PGY1 residency or 3 years related experience.
• Licensed to practice in Texas or eligible for licensure.
• Must obtain TX license within 90 days of hire.

Responsabilités

• Assess medication regimens and optimize clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor therapy and adverse events, adjusting per protocol with prescribers.
• Implement guidelines and meet regulatory requirements for safe therapy.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other professionals for patient-centered care.
• Participate in rounds, case conferences, and interdepartmental meetings.
• Serve as a clinical resource for drug information and policy interpretation.
• Support safe medication distribution with operations staff on workflow and inventory.
• Identify and report medication safety events and drive improvements.
• Educate patients on medications, adherence, and side effects.

Connaissances

Clinical knowledge

Communication

Collaboration

Pharmacy operations

Data analysis

EHR/CPOE

Problem solving

Formation

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy

ASHP PGY1 residency

ASHP PGY2 residency (Transplant/Oncology)

Transplant or Hem-Onc pharmacist experience

Outils

EHR systems

CPOE

ADCs

Barcode verification

Pharmacy information systems

Description du poste

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 Transplant or Oncology
• Experience as a Transplant or Hem-Onc 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 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

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-Galveston

Work Locations

0401 - Clinical Services Wing

Job

Allied HealthRegular

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Level

Night Shift

Job Posting

Oct 1, 2026, 2:18:11 PM