Clinical Practice Pharmacist -TDCJ Internal Medicine

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•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 integrates clinical decision-making with operational awareness to promote 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 optimize patient outcomes, and helps standardize 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.

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 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 area(s).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with professionalism in dealing with professionals from varied backgrounds.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to develop, organize, and accomplish goals, and to develop, implement, and lead 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 and 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 ways to optimize clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness.
Monitor therapeutic responses and adverse events, adjusting therapy according to 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 affecting safe and efficient medication distribution.
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.
Identify and 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 pharmacy residents, and participate in IPPE/APPE experiential education in collaboration with residency and academic program leaders.
Adhere to internal controls and reporting structure.
Perform related duties as required.