Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Transitions of Care

Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Transitions of Care (902130)

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!

The Transitions of Care Clinical Staff Pharmacist is critical in ensuring patients are prepared to be transitioned to different levels of care and have the information necessary to take their medications safely, appropriately, and consistently. The pharmacist will review the medications prescribed for appropriate dosing, frequency, and indications and address any discrepancies or recommendations with the patient’s primary team or prescriber.

The pharmacist will provide counseling on their medication regimen and appropriate resources to educate the patient about medication instructions, uses, side effects, and additional medication therapy management considerations. The pharmacist may also participate in specialty consults such as anticoagulation counseling, heart failure counseling, outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy and home infusion review, solid organ transplant and left ventricular assist device (LVAD) education and pill box fill, and discharge counseling for high‑risk patients discharging from UT Southwestern Clements University Hospital or Zale‑Lipshy Rehab facility.

There may be additional opportunities that arise as the program develops.

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare—no copay
• 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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

• Education
  :
  Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm
  
  D) degree or equivalent from an American College of Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE) accredited school of pharmacy required.
• Experience
  :
  Good general health and stress‑coping ability.
• Licenses and Certifications
  :
  Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm
  
  D) upon hire;
  Licensed Pharmacist by Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) upon hire;
  Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with an AHA‑accredited course upon hire.

• Experience
  :
  Completion of a PGY‑1 Pharmacy Practice Residency from an ASHP‑accredited residency program preferred; 2 years or more of clinical pharmacist experience.

• Performs job responsibilities per organizational and departmental policies, procedures, performance improvement objectives, environmental/infection control standards, and state and federal laws and regulations.
• Performs all computer order entries accurately, thoroughly, and timely. Reviews/updates medication profiles (therapies, allergies, height, weight, etc.) and documents recommendations appropriately.
• Reviews medication orders, prescriptions, and home infusions for therapeutic appropriateness, duplications, interactions, overall effectiveness, and safety. Seeks clarification if necessary and documents interventions or recommendations (i.e., ADR).
• Consistently works (multi‑tasks) and solves problems independently and effectively with minimal supervision. Takes charge when necessary and is looked to for direction. Makes the right decisions and uses good judgment. Is cross‑trained and multifunctional, maintaining competency in multiple areas.
• Participates in cost‑effective use and selection of pharmaceuticals.
• Communicates drug information (verbally and in writing) to physicians, nurses, etc.,…