Pharmacy Clinical Practice Specialist - Pediatrics / Neonatology

REQUIRED 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.

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.

About Us:

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 Pediatrics / Neonatology.

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 in Pediatrics/Neonatology or equivalent experience. 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. 

JOB SUMMARY:

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

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 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 on-going evaluation and assessment of patients receiving parenteral nutrition.
• 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, residents, and pharmacists in the Department of Pharmacy.
• Participates in quality assurance programs in the Department of Pharmacy.
• Supports interdisciplinary teams during rapid response emergencies.
• Supports and performs operational components in the pharmacy.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION OF POSITION:

Standard hospital pharmacy environment 

• May work weekends and shift rotations based on location
• May be required to work overtime and extended shifts during emergencies
• May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, ionizing & non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients or others.