Pharmacy Clinical Practice Specialist - Genetics

Clinical Pharmacist Experienced in Genetics

The University of Texas Medical Branch 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 System! We are expanding our specialty services and are seeking a Clinical Pharmacist experienced in Genetics.

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. Be a part of our future as we work together to work wonders.

About the Position:

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.

This is not a fully remote position, and is not open to out-of-state remote working.

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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
• Completion of an ASHP accredited post-graduate year 2 residency program in Pharmacogenetics, Oncology, or Ambulatory Care or two years of experience in Genetics.
• Board certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties.

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 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.

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.
• 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.
• Self-motivated to independently manage time, demonstrates flexibility to fluctuating workload, and effectively prioritizes assignments.
• 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.