Pharmacist - Clinical Cardiology

Cardiology Pharmacist

The Clinical Cardiologist Pharmacy Services at Brooke Army Medical Center collaborates with cardiology providers, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize cardiovascular pharmacotherapy for active-duty service members, veterans, and beneficiaries. This role focuses on evidence-based medication management, patient safety, and clinical outcomes within a high-acuity, academic military medical center.

Responsibilities include:

• Expert clinical oversight of cardiovascular pharmacotherapy, including anticoagulation. Lipid management, heart failure, arrhythmias, and ischemic heart disease.
• Collaborate with clinical pharmacists to develop, implement, and review cardiology-related medication protocols and treatment pathways.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds with cardiology, internal medicine, critical care, and pharmacy teams.
• Review and approve complex medication regimens for cardiology patients to ensure safety, efficacy, and compliance with clinical guidelines.
• Support medication therapy management (MTM) initiatives and transitions for care for cardiology patients.
• Serve as a consultant for pharmacy and medical staff regarding cardiovascular drug therapy and drug-drug interactions.
• Contribute to quality improvement projects, patient safety initiatives, and formulary management.
• Participate in teaching and mentoring of medical residents, pharmacy residents, fellows, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the electronic health record.
• Comply with Department of Defense, Army Medical Department, and BAMC policies and procedures.

Qualifications include:

• Completion of ASHP-accredited PGY2 in Cardiology Pharmacy -OR-
• Completion of ASHP accredited PHY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency AND 3 years of practical clinical practice experience in Cardiology Medicine with BPS board certification.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Meets standards of an ASHP-Qualified Residency Preceptor within one year of employment.
• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy.
• Minimum of one year of pharmacy experience within the last three years.

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