Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Internal Med.

<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 /><h3>Work Experience:</h3><br /><p>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 /><p>Current Texas Pharmacy License required</p><br /><p>Board certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BCPS) or other related board certification such as BCGP, BCCP, BCCCP required.</p><br /><p>Compounded Sterile Products Certified within 3 months of hire.</p><br /><p>Current BLS and ACLS certification required.</p><br /><h3>Education and Training:</h3><br /><p>Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy program required.</p><br /><p>Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) approved continuing education per year to maintain licensure and BPS Certifications required.</p><br /><h3>Skills:</h3><br /><ol><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.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 /></ol><br />#J-18808-Ljbffr