Clinical Practice Pharmacist - Emergency Department, Angleton Danbury Campus (M-F 11am - 730pm

Clinical Practice Pharmacist - Emergency Department, Angleton Danbury Campus (M-F 11am - 730pm)

** Angleton, Texas, United States*
* Allied Health

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2603708

** EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE*
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* Minimum Qualifications:

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* + 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*
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* Required:

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* + 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.

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* Preferred Qualifications:

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* + Doctor of Pharmacy degreeand one ot the below:

+ Completion of an ASHP accredited post-graduate year 2 residency program in Emergency Medicine or Critical Care

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+ Experience as a Pharmacist in the Emergency Department.

** 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…