Clinical Practice Pharmacist - Cardiology

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•Galveston, TX

About The Position

Our ideal candidate will be a clinical pharmacist with PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency training or equivalent experience preferred. The successful candidate will join a growing pharmacy team responsible for providing medication therapy management, assisting with prior authorizations, promoting cost-effective care and providing patient education. Competitive salary and excellent benefits through the UTMB system.

Requirements

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.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Pharmacy degree
Completion of an ASHP accredited post-graduate year 2 residency program in Cardiology or 2 years of experience in Cardiology
Board certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties.

Responsibilities

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 escalate 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.
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
Performs related duties as required.