University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Acute Care, Variable Shift, $8000 Sign-on Bonus

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • $100K — $130K *
Dallas, TX 75217In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) required
  • 1 year of pharmacy experience mandatory
  • Eligible for Texas State Board of Pharmacy licensure upon hire
  • Sterile compounding certification by ACPE required upon hire
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications needed within specific timeframes

Responsibilities

  • Perform job duties following departmental policies and state/federal regulations
  • Accurately enter computer orders and manage medication profiles
  • Review medication orders for safety, effectiveness, and appropriateness
  • Multitask and problem-solve independently with minimal supervision
  • Enforce formulary system and participate in cost-effective pharmaceutical selection
  • Communicate drug information professionally to medical staff and assist in patient education
  • Manage pharmacy technicians and ensure accurate medication distribution
  • Actively engage in personal development and participate in educational programs

Benefits

  • No-cost PPO medical plan available from day one for full-time employees
  • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay
  • Paid Time Off available immediately
  • Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
  • Paid parental leave benefit provided
  • Access to wellness programs
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
This is a full time Clinical Staff Pharmacist role working variable shifts.

BENEFITS
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
  • 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!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
  • Education
    Bachelor's Degree - Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or
    Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree
  • Experience
    1 year of pharmacy experience
    English (speaking, reading, writing)
  • Licenses and Certifications
    Eligible for licensure by Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) is required Upon Hire and Texas license with TSBP within 30 Days
    (ACPE-IV) STERILE COMPOUNDING (IV) CERT Sterile compounding (IV) certification accredited by ACPE Upon Hire and (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT certification with course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire and ADV CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) will be required for inpatient positions within 180 Days
Preferred
  • Experience
    1 year of pharmacy experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Basic computer skills and data entry.
  • English (speaking, reading, writing).
  • Good general health and stress coping ability.
  • Moderate physical effort: prolonged standing/walking, occasional lifting/carrying (up to 25 lbs.), reaching, bending, crouching, etc. OSHA Category III.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Physical Demands
    Bending/Leaning Over
    Carrying
    Crouching/Kneeling/Stooping
    Lifting
    Reaching
    Standing
    Talking
    Walking
  • Working Conditions
    Clinical Setting
JOB 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.
  • 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: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

About University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern) is a public academic health science center in Dallas, Texas. With approximately 14,400 employees and an operating budget of nearly $2.8 billion, UT Southwestern is one of six medical schools in the UT System. UT Southwestern is one of the leading medical research institutions in the world, with a focus on biomedical research, clinical care, and education. The institution is home to six Nobel laureates, 22 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 19 members of the National Academy of Medicine. UT Southwestern is also affiliated with Parkland Memorial Hospital, one of the largest public hospitals in the United States.
Learn more about University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Size
24,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
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