Pharmacy Clinical Practice Specialist - Family Medicine, Galveston Ambulatory Pharmacy

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

• Licensed to practice pharmacy in the state of Texas or eligible to practice pharmacy in the state of Texas. Must be licensed to practice pharmacy in the state of Texas at the time of hire.
• Immunization Certification within six months of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
• Completion of an ASHP accredited post-graduate year 2 residency program in Ambulatory Care or Internal Medicine or two years of experience in Family Medicine.

About Us:

The University of Texas Medical Branch is a modern health sciences center with world-renowned research facilities and a dynamic network of hospitals and clinics located throughout the Gulf Coast region of Texas. 

This is an exciting time to be a part of the UTMB System!  We are expanding our specialty services and are searching for A Clinical Pharmacy Specialist experienced in Family Medicine.to join our UTMB Ambulatory Pharmacy Team.

Take advantage of this opportunity to grow with us in excellence, and be a part of an exceptional team with a progressive and dynamic culture, focused on an exciting future.

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 ambulatory 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. 

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients on a given medical service.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develops and maintains a clinical practice with a patient care service, cooperating with medical and nursing personnel to optimize the pharmacotherapeutic aspects of patient care.
• Provides optimal selection of pharmacologic agents and design of a regimen to maximize therapeutic benefit and minimize toxicity; ensures therapy is appropriate for patient’s diagnosis, weight, and age.
• Provides daily follow-up on the clinical effects of the regimen with adjustments as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
• Provides other health professionals with drug and clinical information in response to specific questions or relating to new, evolving issues related to the care of patients.
• Provides other health professionals with professional education regarding new drugs or technologies for specialized drug delivery.
• Provides education and counseling about the drug therapy provided to patients.
• Participates in clinical guideline development, critical pathways, disease management, and drug use programs.
• Provides clinical education and training to students, satelli