Clinical Practice Pharmacist - Anticoagulation Clinic, Texas City

UTMB Health•Texas City, TX

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 promote safe, effective, and cost-conscious medication use aligned 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 consistent clinical pharmacy services across care settings. 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 role includes supporting transplant pharmacy referrals, transitions of care, and patient education. The pharmacist assesses medication regimens, monitors therapeutic responses and adverse events, recommends or implements therapy adjustments, supports safe medication distribution, and contributes to quality, safety, compliance, and educational activities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
Completion of an ASHP-accredited postgraduate year 1 residency program or 3 years of related experience.
Licensed to practice pharmacy in Texas or eligible for licensure from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
Must obtain a Texas State Board of Pharmacy license within 90 days of hire.
Strong clinical knowledge across primary and specialty disease states relevant to assigned practice areas.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with professionalism when 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 aspects of pharmacy operations.
Proficiency with medication-use systems and related technology, such as EHR, CPOE, automated dispensing cabinets, 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.
PGY 2 residency.

Responsibilities

Assist with transplant pharmacy referrals.
Assist with transitions of care.
Assist with patient education.
Assess medication regimens, identify and resolve therapy-related problems, and make 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 payer or regulatory requirements to support 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.
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 IPPE/APPE experiential education in collaboration with residency and academic program leaders.