Pharmacy Clinical Practice Specialist - Emergency Medicine

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Pharmacy Clinical Practice Specialist - Emergency Medicine

Join to apply for the Pharmacy Clinical Practice Specialist - Emergency Medicine role at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health). 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 expanding our specialty services and are seeking Clinical Pharmacists experienced in Emergency Medicine.

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. Work, live, and grow here as we work together to work wonders.

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

• 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.

• 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.

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

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited post-graduate year 2 residency program in Critical Care OR two years of experience in Critical Care.
• Board certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties.

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, and co-workers with a customer service focus.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team.
• Problem-solving mindset with proactive resolution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Openness to change or new ideas and adaptability to new work methods.
• Self-motivated to manage time, with flexibility to fluctuating workload and prioritization abilities.
• Active participation in educational programs and professional organizations.

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.

Primary

Location:

United States - Texas - Galveston

Work Location:

0401 - Clinical Services Wing

Job Category:
Allied Health