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    Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Transitions of Care - Dallas, United States - UT Southwestern Medical Center

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    Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Transitions of Care

    Why UT Southwestern?

    Join UT Southwestern on our mission to educate, discover and heal. With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, we are committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care and resources to our community.

    Job Summary

    This position works in the Acute Care Department in Transitions of Care.

    UTSW is proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes:
    • Paid (zero premium) medical coverage for employees starting first day State of Texas defined-benefit pension plan
    • Generous Paid Time Off (vacation & sick leave plus paid holidays)
    • On-site childcare centers, dependent/elder back-up care and work/life programs
    To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers visit

    Experience and Education
    • One (1) year with experience in a hospital setting required for an inpatient position; 1 year retail experience for retail position preferred.
    • Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an American College of Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE) accredited school of pharmacy.
    • Eligible for licensure by Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) is required and Texas license with TSBP within 30 days of date of hire.
    • Sterile compounding (IV) certification accredited by ACPE.
    • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) with course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) will be required for inpatient positions prior to or within 6 months of employment.
    Job Duties

    ESSENTIAL/PRIMARY DUTIES
    • 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 all computer order entry in an accurate, thorough and timely manner.
    • 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 (i.e., ADR).
    • Consistently works (multi-tasks) and problem solves independently and effectively with minimal supervision.
    • Takes charge when necessary and is looked to for direction.
    • Makes the right decisions and uses good judgement.
    • Is cross trained and multifunctional maintaining competency in multiple areas.
    • Enforces the formulary system and follows departmental policy and procedure when acquisition of non-formulary product is judged necessary.
    • Participates in cost effective use and selection of pharmaceuticals.
    • Communicates drug information (verbally and in writing) to physicians, nurses, etc. in a courteous and professional manner.
    • Assists in patient/family education and counseling regarding drug therapy and side effects.
    • Also, effectively documents clinical activities, demonstrating cost savings and concisely conveying key information required for follow-up by fellow pharmacists.
    • Strives to improve patient satisfaction, as measured by Press Ganey scores.
    ADDITIONAL DUTIES
    • Manages technicians and all other supportive personnel.
    • Delegates appropriate/reasonable tasks and validates accuracy of medications intended for distribution from the IV lab, central pharmacy or decentralized automated dispensing machines.
    • Audits and signs out all controlled substances in accordance with state/federal guidelines and organizational policies.
    • Investigates and corrects discrepancies and unusual usage patterns/trends.
    • Actively enhances personal growth and development by participating in educational programs, in-services and meetings.
    • Actively participates in new employee orientation and training.
    • Willingly takes on additional projects as needs develop.
    • Actively participates in the clinical program.
    • Supports P&T initiatives by monitoring target drugs for protocol discontinue, substitution, IV to PO, etc. Collects applicable data/measures and communicates opportunities for improvement.
    • Performs therapeutic monitoring of specified drug therapies and recommends dosage adjustments as needed based on renal function evaluation and pharmacokinetic calculations.
    • Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions:
      • Directly interacting with or caring for patients
      • Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants
      • Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records)
      • Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
    • Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.
    Security

    This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

    UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; sex; including sexual harassment; age; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; and protected veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.


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