Critical Care Pharmacist

Company Description UNM Hospital is New Mexico’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Academic Medical Center, offering healthcare professionals the chance to deliver highly impactful care in a dynamic teaching environment. The hospital serves more than 450,000 outpatients and over 90,000 emergency patients each year through a wide range of clinics across Albuquerque. Recognized for excellence in 13 pediatric subspecialties, UNM Hospital provides community-responsive and culturally competent care. Through its integrated patient care, education, and clinical research programs, the organization is committed to improving health outcomes across New Mexico and advancing as a leading, innovative university hospital.

Role Description The Critical Care Pharmacist is a full-time, on-site role based at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. This role is responsible for providing advanced pharmaceutical care to critically ill patients in ICU and other high-acuity units, including optimizing medication therapy, monitoring for efficacy and safety, and participating in multidisciplinary rounds. The pharmacist reviews and verifies medication orders, prepares and dispenses medications, and ensures adherence to evidence-based protocols, regulatory standards, and hospital policies. Daily responsibilities include collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other team members; providing drug information and education; performing pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic evaluations; and supporting antimicrobial stewardship and therapeutic drug monitoring. The Critical Care Pharmacist also contributes to quality improvement initiatives, precepts learners, supports research activities, and participates in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Clinical pharmacy expertise in critical care, including experience with ICU patient populations, complex medication regimens, and evidence-based pharmacotherapy.
• Strong skills in medication review, verification, therapeutic drug monitoring, and antimicrobial stewardship within an inpatient or hospital setting.
• Ability to interpret clinical data, apply pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles, and make patient-specific dosing recommendations.
• Effective interdisciplinary collaboration skills, including participation in multidisciplinary rounds and clear communication with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Commitment to patient safety, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement, with familiarity in medication-use policies, guidelines, and documentation standards.
• Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited institution; completion of a PGY-1 residency required and PGY-2 in critical care or equivalent clinical experience strongly preferred.
• Licensure: Current or eligible New Mexico pharmacist license; Board Certification (e.g., BCCCP or BCPS) preferred or willingness to obtain within a defined timeframe.
• Demonstrated ability to precept students and residents, contribute to an academic teaching environment, and engage in continuing professional development.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize in a fast-paced critical care environment, and proficiency