Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Internal Med.

<p>The Internal Medicine Clinical Pharmacist Specialist (CPS) provides advanced, patient-centered pharmacotherapy management for adult internal medicine populations. Functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize medication therapy, improve clinical outcomes, and ensure safe, evidence-based use of medications.</p><br /><h3>Job Summary</h3><br /><p>The Internal Medicine Clinical Pharmacist Specialist (CPS) provides advanced, patient-centered pharmacotherapy management for adult internal medicine populations. Functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize medication therapy, improve clinical outcomes, and ensure safe, evidence-based use of medications.</p><br /><h3>Minimum Job Requirements</h3><br /><p>Work Experience: Three years of experience practicing in inpatient or health-system settings with direct patient care responsibilities or PGY1 Pharmacy Residency required. PGY2 Residency in Internal Medicine or related specialty preferred.</p><br /><h3>License/Registration/Certification</h3><br /><ul><br /><li>Current Texas Pharmacy License required</li><br /><li>Board certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BCPS) or other related board certification such as BCGP, BCCP, BCCCP required.</li><br /><li>Compounded Sterile Products Certified within 3 months of hire.</li><br /><li>Current BLS and ACLS certification required.</li><br /></ul><br /><h3>Education And Training</h3><br /><p>Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy program required.</p><br /><h3>Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) approved continuing education per year to maintain licensure and BPS Certifications required.</h3><br /><h3>Skills</h3><br /><ul><br /><li>Knowledge of clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, evidence‑based medicine, and appropriate medication selection across diverse patient populations.</li><br /><li>Strong understanding of the full medication‑use process, including selection, procurement, storage, prescribing, dispensing, administration, and monitoring.</li><br /><li>Knowledge of pharmacy policies, clinical guidelines, protocols, and interdisciplinary programs such as antimicrobial stewardship, opioid stewardship, anticoagulation management, and pharmacokinetic dosing.</li><br /><li>Knowledge of drug information resources, current evidence‑based practice, and emerging therapeutic trends.</li><br /><li>Understanding of standards and sterile compounding regulatory requirements.</li><br /><li>Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws governing medication storage, handling, and dispensing.</li><br /><li>Skilled in providing clinical pharmacy consultation to healthcare providers, including therapeutic recommendations and interpretation of pharmacokinetic data.</li><br /><li>Ability to develop, implement, and maintain medication‑use policies, procedures, and clinical protocols that support safe and cost‑effective therapy.</li><br /><li>Strong communication and teaching skills for educating medical staff, pharmacy staff, patients, and families.</li><br /><li>Skilled in conducting quality improvement activities, medication‑use evaluations, data collection, monitoring, and documentation.</li><br /><li>Proficiency in documenting clinical interventions and activities in the electronic medical record in accordance with regulatory and departmental standards.</li><br /><li>Skilled in precepting pharmacy residents and students, providing evaluation, mentorship, and professional development aligned with PGY1 residency standards.</li><br /><li>Ability to serve as a liaison between pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff to support medication‑related policies, pathways, and best practices.</li><br /><li>Ability to participate effectively in interdisciplinary initiatives and clinical programs that optimize medication safety and therapeutic outcomes.</li><br /><li>Ability to maintain competency in sterile compounding, aseptic technique, and hazardous drug handling per organizational and regulatory requirements.</li><br /><li>Ability to interpret prescriptions for legal compliance and ensure safe, accurate medication dispensing.</li><br /><li>Ability to engage in clinical research activities, contribute to study protocols, and support data collection as required.</li><br /><li>Ability to function as a reliable drug information resource for healthcare providers, offering timely, evidence‑based recommendations.</li><br /></ul><br />#J-18808-Ljbffr