Clinical Practice Pharmacist -TDCJ Internal Medicine

UTMB Health • Galveston, TX

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About The Position

The Clinical Practice Pharmacist provides advanced medication therapy management and direct or consultative patient care across assigned practice areas. The role combines clinical decision-making with operational awareness to support safe, effective, and cost-conscious medication use in alignment with departmental and system goals. The pharmacist participates in interprofessional care teams, applies evidence-based guidelines, manages medication therapy to achieve optimal outcomes, and contributes to standardizing clinical pharmacy services across sites of care. Practice settings may include inpatient decentralized or unit-based care, ambulatory or specialty pharmacy, infusion services, prior authorization or medication access programs, and revenue integrity functions.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday on days, with every sixth weekend. The pharmacist also supports education, quality improvement, medication-use evaluations, clinical pathways, protocol-driven services, and compliance with applicable accreditation and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited postgraduate year 1 residency program or three years of related experience.
• Licensed to practice pharmacy in Texas or eligible for licensure from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• Must obtain Texas State Board of Pharmacy licensure 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 professionalism and competence in working with professionals from varied 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, such as EHR, CPOE, ADCs, and barcode verification.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate data and make appropriate recommendations or decisions.
• Ability to adapt clinical skills across multiple practice environments.
• Effective problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited postgraduate year 2 residency program.

Responsibilities

• Assess medication regimens, identify and resolve therapy-related problems, and recommend changes to optimize clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor therapeutic responses and adverse events, adjusting therapy under protocol or in collaboration with prescribers.
• Implement evidence-based guidelines, internal policies, and applicable 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.
• Provide evidence-based drug information, policy interpretation, and therapeutic recommendations to healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with operational staff on workflow, product selection, and inventory issues that affect safe and efficient medication distribution and clinical care.
• Identify and escalate medication-use system issues requiring quality or safety intervention.
• Educate patients about their medications, including proper use, potential side effects, and adherence.
• Assist with medication-use evaluations, 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, including TJC, CMS, USP, and state board requirements, as they relate to clinical practice.
• Report medication safety events, near misses, and hazards through established 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 residents, and participate in IPPE/APPE experiential education with residency and academic program leaders.
• Adhere to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level