Clinical Practice Pharmacist (Pediatrics, Days)

Job description

Clinical Practice Pharmacist (Pediatrics, Days)

nGalveston, Texas, United States

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nAllied Health

nUTMB Health

nRequisition #

nEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

nMinimum Qualifications:

nnnBachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

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nnCompletion of an ASHP accredited post-graduate year 1 residency program or 3 years of related experience.

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n nLICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

nRequired:

nnLicensed 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.

n nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

nnnDoctor of Pharmacy degree

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nnPGY1, PGY2 in Pediatrics or equivalent specialty experience

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n nJOB DESCRIPTION

nThe Clinical Practice Pharmacist provides advanced medication therapy management and direct or consultative patient care services across assigned practice areas. This role integrates clinical decision-making with operational awareness to ensure safe, effective, and cost-conscious medication use in alignment with departmental and system goals.

nThe Clinical Practice Pharmacist actively participates in interprofessional care teams, applies evidence-based guidelines, manages medication therapy to achieve optimal outcomes, and contributes to the standardization of clinical pharmacy services across sites of care. Practice settings may include inpatient decentralized/unit-based care, ambulatory/specialty pharmacy, infusion services, prior authorization or medication access programs, and revenue integrity functions.

nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

nnnAssisting with transplant pharmacy referrals

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nnAssisting with transitions of care

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nnAssisting with patient education

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nnAssess medication regimens, identify and resolve therapy-related problems, and provide recommendations to optimize clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness.

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nnMonitor and evaluate therapeutic responses and adverse events, adjusting therapy per protocol or in collaboration with prescribers.

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nnImplement evidence-based guidelines, internal policies, and applicable external payer or regulatory requirements to ensure appropriate, safe, and cost-effective therapy selection.

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nnPartner with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to support coordinated, patient-centered care.

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nnParticipate in patient care rounds, case conferences, and interdepartmental meetings as assigned.

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nnServe as a clinical resource for drug information, policy interpretation, and therapeutic decision-making providing evidence-based recommendations to other healthcare professionals.

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nnSupport safe and efficient medication distribution by collaborating with operational staff to address workflow, product selection, and inventory issues impacting clinical care.

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nnIdentify and escalate medication-use system issues that require quality or safety intervention.

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nnEducate patients on their medications, including how to take them correctly, potential side effects, and the importance of adherence.

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nnCollaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and safe patient care.

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nnAssist in implementing and supporting medication-use evaluations (MUEs), quality improvement projects, and initiatives aligned with departmental and system goals.

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nnParticipate in developing and refining clinical pathways, collaborative practice agreements, and protocol-driven services

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nnSupport compliance with relevant accreditation and regulatory standards (TJC, CMS, USP, state board) as they relate to clinical practice.

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nnPromptly 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.

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nnProvide orientation, competency training, and ongoing education for pharmacists, technicians, residents, and students.

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nnPrecept pharmacy learners including pharmacy residents and participate in experiential education activities (IPPE/APPE) in collaboration with residency and academic program leaders.

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n nKNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

nnnStrong clinical knowledge across primary and specialty disease states relevant to assigned practice area(s).

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nnExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high degree of professionalism and competence in dealing with a variety of professionals within various backgrounds.

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nnEffective collaboration and communication skills with multidisciplinary teams.

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nnAbility to develop, organize, and accomplish goals. Ability to develop, implement and lead all aspects of pharmacy operation.

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nnProficiency in medication-use systems and related technology (e.g., EHR, CPOE, ADCs, bar-code verification).

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nnAbility to analyze / evaluate data and make appropriate recommendations / decisions.

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nnCapability to adapt clinical skills across multiple practice environments.

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nnEffective problem-solving skills.

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n nEqual Employment Opportunity

nUTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

nCompensation

Worksite address

galveston, TX, 77554, US

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