ICU Inpatient Pharmacist - Critical Care Specialist

UNM HOSPITALS; Monte Largo Hills (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UNM Hospitals in New Mexico seeks a Full-Time ICU Inpatient Pharmacist to join the ED-ICU inpatient team on a rotating shift. The role emphasizes safe, cost-effective drug therapy for critically ill patients with rounding, dispensing, and collaboration with physicians and nurses.

Licensed pharmacists with inpatient experience will counsel, compound, and monitor therapies, participate in CQI initiatives, and support formulary recommendations while upholding departmental policies.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist licensure in NM and active practice in hospital/ICU preferred.
• Board certification in pharmacotherapy is a plus.
• Graduation from an accredited College of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Consult with physicians and educate on drug use, dosing and substitutions.
• Compound and dispense medications per physician orders.
• Ensure adherence to hospital policies and high-quality patient care.
• Participate in CQI programs and formulary reviews.
• Troubleshoot drug therapy issues and monitor for interactions.
• Educate patients and staff on medication use at discharge or during care.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy

Patient Counseling

Drug Dosing

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Program Graduate

Board Certification

Tools

Pharmacy Information System

Charting Software

Job description

UNM Hospitals in New Mexico seeks a Full-Time ICU Inpatient Pharmacist to join the ED-ICU inpatient team on a rotating shift. The role emphasizes safe, cost-effective drug therapy for critically ill patients with rounding, dispensing, and collaboration with physicians and nurses.

Licensed pharmacists with inpatient experience will counsel, compound, and monitor therapies, participate in CQI initiatives, and support formulary recommendations while upholding departmental policies.