Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Internal Med.

Job description

Job Summary:
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.
Minimum Job Requirements:
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.
License/Registration/Certification:
Current Texas Pharmacy License required
Board certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BCPS) or other related board certification such as BCGP, BCCP, BCCCP required.
Compounded Sterile Products Certified within 3 months of hire.
Current BLS and ACLS certification required.
Education and Training:
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy program required.
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education ( ACPE) approved continuing education per year to maintain licensure and BPS Certifications required.
Skills:
• Knowledge of clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, evidence‑based medicine, and appropriate medication selection across diverse patient populations.
• Strong understanding of the full medication‑use process, including selection, procurement, storage, prescribing, dispensing, administration, and monitoring.
• Knowledge of pharmacy policies, clinical guidelines, protocols, and interdisciplinary programs such as antimicrobial stewardship, opioid stewardship, anticoagulation management, and pharmacokinetic dosing.
• Knowledge of drug information resources, current evidence‑based practice, and emerging therapeutic trends.
• Understanding of standards and sterile compounding regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws governing medication storage, handling, and dispensing.
• Skilled in providing clinical pharmacy consultation to healthcare providers, including therapeutic recommendations and interpretation of pharmacokinetic data.
• Ability to develop, implement, and maintain medication‑use policies, procedures, and clinical protocols that support safe and cost‑effective therapy.
• Strong communication and teaching skills for educating medical staff, pharmacy staff, patients, and families.
• Skilled in conducting quality improvement activities, medication‑use evaluations, data collection, monitoring, and documentation.
• Proficiency in documenting clinical interventions and activities in the electronic medical record in accordance with regulatory and departmental standards.
• Skilled in precepting pharmacy residents and students, providing evaluation, mentorship, and professional development aligned with PGY1 residency standards.
• Ability to serve as a liaison between pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff to support medication‑related policies, pathways, and best practices.
• Ability to participate effectively in interdisciplinary initiatives and clinical programs that optimize medication safety and therapeutic outcomes.
• 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.
• Ability to engage in clinical research activities, contribute to study protocols, and support data collection as required.
• Ability to function as a reliable drug information resource for healthcare providers, offering timely, evidence‑based recommendations.