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Senior Pharmacy Clinical Practice Specialist - Cardiology

Galveston, Texas, United States

Allied Health

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2505592

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

+ Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree

+ 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.

+ Completion of an ASHP accredited post-graduate year 1 residency program

+ Immunization Certification within six months of hire

+ Three years of related experience

PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

+ Doctor of Pharmacy degree

+ Board certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties

+ Completion of an ASHP accredited post-graduate year 2 residency program in Cardiology

+ Five years of related experience

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 n experienced Clinical Pharmacist specializing 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.

About the Position:

Our ideal candidate will be a clinical pharmacist with a PGY2 residency training in Cardiology 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:

The Senior Pharmacy Clinical Practice Specialist provides advanced professional and supervisory skills in support and management of clinical pharmacy programs. Works with leadership to plan, direct, implement clinical pharmacy services to provide high quality patient care by optimizing drug therapy, minimizing adverse effects, and reducing costs to the health system. The Senior Pharmacy Clinical Practice Specialist may be responsible for the direct supervision of any combination of pharmacy technologists, pharmacy learners, pharmacists, or support staff who work within their scope of responsibility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

+ Performs the job functions and duties of a Pharmacy Clinical Practice Specialist.

+ Prepares reports for pharmacy leadership on clinical operations as appropriate, or as directed.

+ Supports the professional development and training of staff. Assesses staff needs for education, skill, and professional development, and develops appropriate training and education to address needs.

+ Participates in the creation and maintenance of pharmacist training materials and programming and makes recommendations to improve initiatives and/or specific training programs.

+ Provide expertise, oversight, and management of pharmacist clinical skills assessments.

+ Participates in the recruitment, interviewing, and selection of qualified staff members.

+ Leads, manages, and develops a team dedicated to supporting patient care.

+ Manages, supervises, orients, trains, and evaluates staff, pharmacy learners, and supportive personnel.

+ Serves as the preceptor and/or advisor for pharmacy learners.

+ Holds staff accountable and identifies and deals with personnel issues in a proactive and timely manner, with appropriate follow-up to improve performance.

+ Maintains records in employee files.

+ Develops and maintains departmental operational policies and procedures including ongoing quality assurance standards and measures.

+ Prepares quality reports and investigates customer complaints for assigned area.

+ Reviews quality assurance and quality control data for assigned area and takes corrective action as needed by analyzing complex data and identifying root causes. Presents and articulates conclusions and recommendations to the pharmacy leadership team.

+ Identifies, documents, and follows-up on problems related to inter and intra departmental operations and patient safety.

+ Provides in-service education directed toward the training and development of departmental staff and other health care professionals.

+ Works with projects to a timely resolution and completes assignments according to general agreed upon deadlines.

+ Provides leadership in the development, implementation, and monitoring of clinical initiatives within the Department of Pharmacy.

+ Maintains a safe, neat, clean, and organized work area.

+ Operates within regulations, policies, and procedures to maximize clinical outcomes while ensuring operational efficiency and financial accountability.

+ Adheres to internal controls established for department.

+ Prepares, edits, analyzes complex information, and/or finalizes precise written summaries, reports, and/or recommendations for a variety of purposes (e.g., clinical outcomes measures, DTM audit report, medication use evaluations, nonformulary resources manual, drug triggers, CMA manual, P&T related materials).

+ Directly participates in the development, oversite, and evaluation of pharmacist medication therapy management (MTM) services, drug therapy management (DTM) services, immunization clinics, and other established clinical services.

+ Coordinates the completion of the quarterly newsletter.

+ Coordinates the student learner programs.

+ Oversees compliance and monitoring of protocol records (e.g., DTM, vaccine administration) according to established policies and procedures.

+ Assists with coordination of the residency program.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

+ Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus. Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team.

+ Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team

+ Takes ownership in solving problems effectively and efficiently and participates in resolution in a proactive and positive manner.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

+ Demonstrates through verbal and non-verbal communications openness to change or new ideas.

+ Willingly learns and adapts to changes in work environment and new work methods as introduced.

+ Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.

+ Self-motivated to manage time independently and effectively. Demonstrates flexibility to fluctuating workload, effectively prioritizes assignments and can multitask.

+ Actively enhances personal growth and development by participating in educational programs and professional organizations and meetings.

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.

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