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Clinical Practice Pharmacist, MedSurg/Critical Care - Angleton Danbury Campus **Angleton, Texas, United States** Allied Health UTMB Health Requisition # 2601317 **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.** **This is an exciting time to be a part of the UTMB Health System! We are expanding our specialty services and are seeking a Clinical Pharmacist experienced in Med/Surg or Critical Care.** **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 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.** **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 for licensure from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. + Must be licensed with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Doctor of Pharmacy degree + Completion of an ASHP accredited post-graduate year 2 residency program in Critical Care or 2 years of experience in Med/Surg or Critical Care. + Board certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties. **JOB DESCRIPTION** The 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. The 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. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS** · Assess medication regimens, identify and resolve therapy-related problems, and provide 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 external payer or regulatory requirements to ensure 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. · Serve as a clinical resource for drug information, policy interpretation, and therapeutic decision-making providing evidence-based recommendations to other healthcare professionals. · Support safe and efficient medication distribution by collaborating with operational staff to address workflow, product selection, and inventory issues impacting clinical care. · Identify and escalate medication-use system issues that require quality or safety intervention. · Educate patients on their medications, including how to take them correctly, potential side effects, and the importance of adherence. · Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and safe patient care. · Assist in implementing and supporting medication-use evaluations (MUEs), 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 (TJC, CMS, USP, state board) as they relate to clinical practice. · Promptly 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 experiential education activities (IPPE/APPE) in collaboration with residency and academic program leaders. **Marginal or Periodic Functions:** · Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. · Performs related duties as required. **KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES** · Strong clinical knowledge across primary and specialty disease states relevant to assigned practice area(s). · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high degree of professionalism and competence in dealing with a variety of professionals within various backgrounds. · Effective collaboration and communication skills with multidisciplinary teams. · Ability to develop, organize, and accomplish goals. Ability to develop, implement and lead all aspects of pharmacy operation. · Proficiency in medication-use systems and related technology (e.g., EHR, CPOE, ADCs, bar-code verification). · Ability to analyze / evaluate data and make appropriate recommendations / decisions. · Capability to adapt clinical skills across multiple practice environments. **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 Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation