Pharmacy Clinical Practice Specialist - League City Campus Ambulatory Specialty Pharmacy
League City, Texas, United States
Allied Health
UTMB Health
Requisition # 2400600
UTMB Health 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. We are searching for a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist with a PGY1 Pharmacy residency (either ongoing or completed). Specialty Pharmacy experience, a plus.
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.
If you have the heart and talent to do great things, UTMB Health is where you belong!
Competitive salary and excellent benefits through the UTMB system.
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients on a given medical service.
REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
Completion of an ASHP accredited post-graduate year 2 residency program for specialty areas OR
Two years of experience in relevant specialty area.
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:
Board certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Experience with Specialty Pharmacy
Experience with call-center operations
Experience with EPIC electronic health record
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Manage clinical education program to requirements for pharmacy staff (i.e. minimum competency demonstration)
Create and deliver educational programs to pharmacy staff to advance patient care initiatives
Facilitate development of education programs in specialty areas by Clinical Practice Specialists
Ensure annual competency validation is completed for all clinical pharmacy staff, track and report compliance to director of pharmacy
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, satellite pharmacists, residents, and fellows in the Department of Pharmacy.
Participates in quality assurance programs in the Department of Pharmacy.
Supports and performs operational components in the pharmacy.
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB 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 VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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