Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Acute Care, Shifts, PRN

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Job Description - Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Acute Care, Variable Shifts, PRN (250000MQ)

Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Acute Care, Variable Shifts, PRN - (250000MQ)

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals.

Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

• Bachelor s Degree - Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm
  
  D) degree from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy

• 1 year with experience in a hospital setting required for an inpatient position

• Eligible for licensure by Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) is required
• Texas license with TSBP Upon Hire
• Texas license with TSBP within 30 days of date of hire
• ACPE-IV Sterile Compounding (IV) certification requires sterile compounding (IV) accreditation
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification will be required for inpatient positions within 180 days

• Experience:
  
  1 year retail experience for retail position

• Performs job responsibilities in accordance with organizational and departmental policies, procedures, performance improvement objectives and environmental/infection control standards as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
• Performs computer order entry accurately and timely. Reviews/updates medication profiles (therapies, allergies, height, weight, etc.) and is cognizant of patient charges.
• Reviews medication orders for therapeutic appropriateness, duplications, interactions, overall effectiveness and safety. Seeks clarification if necessary and documents interventions (e.g., ADR).
• Works independently with multi-tasking and problem solving; cross-trained and multifunctional to maintain competency in multiple areas.
• Enforces the formulary system and follows policy when acquisition of non-formulary product is necessary. Participates in cost-effective use and selection of pharmaceuticals.
• Communicates drug information to physicians and nurses in a courteous and professional manner. Assists in patient/family education and counseling regarding drug therapy and side effects. Documents clinical activities and cost savings clearly for follow-up by fellow pharmacists. Aims to improve patient satisfaction.
• Manages technicians and other staff. Delegates tasks and validates medication accuracy for distribution from IV labs, central pharmacy, or automated dispensing machines. Audits and signs out all controlled substances in accordance with guidelines and policies. Investigates discrepancies and unusual usage patterns.
• Engages in ongoing professional development through education programs, in-services, and meetings. Participates in new employee orientation and training. Takes on additional projects as needs develop.
• Participates in the clinical program and supports P&T initiatives by monitoring target drugs for protocol changes, substitutions, IV to PO conversions, etc. Collects data and communicates opportunities for improvement. Performs therapeutic monitoring and adjusts dosages as needed based on renal function and pharmacokinetics.
• Duties may include core functions such as direct patient care or handling patient/human-subject records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Security:
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215. The ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification.

EEO: UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. All applicants are considered for admission or employment without regard to these…