Clinical Practice Pharmacist - Cardiology

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 Cardiology. 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.

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.

• 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 for licensure from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• Must be licensed with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
• Completion of an ASHP accredited post‑graduate year 2 residency program in Cardiology or 2 years of experience in Cardiology.
• Board certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties.

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.

• 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 expedite 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.
• Collaborate 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.
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