Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Digestive Diseases

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the Digestive Disease – Inflammatory Bowel Disease ambulatory clinic. The clinical specialist assists with prior authorization appeals, medication consultations, patient education and injection training, care coordination, transitions of care, drug information questions, medication access, and medication therapy management under a drug therapy management protocol. The specialist also supports pharmacy operations and clinical services through medication order review, therapeutic monitoring, staff training and mentoring, formulary and Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) initiatives, performance improvement, cost-saving work, and education of pharmacy students and residents. The role requires collaboration with clinical staff and multidisciplinary teams, sound independent judgment, flexibility, and a consistent focus on patient safety, confidentiality, quality, and service.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or PharmD from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy.
Either completion of both PGY1 and PGY2 residencies from ASHP-accredited programs, or PGY1 from an ASHP-accredited residency program plus 5 years of progressive clinical practice experience in the specialty, or 8 years of progressive clinical practice experience in the specialty.
Computer skills and data-entry experience.
English speaking, reading, and writing ability.
Good general health and ability to cope with stress.
Eligible for licensure by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) upon hire.
Texas State Board of Pharmacy license within 30 days.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association- or American Red Cross-accredited course upon hire.
Analytical, problem-solving, technical, customer service, oral and written communication, teamwork, adaptability, delegation, quality management, business acumen, ethical, strategic-thinking, professionalism, safety, attendance, and leadership skills.
Ability to perform moderate physical effort, including prolonged standing and walking and occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds, reaching, bending, and crouching.

Responsibilities

Support the Digestive Disease – Inflammatory Bowel Disease ambulatory clinic.
Assist with prior authorization appeals, medication consultations, patient education, injection training, care coordination, transitions of care, drug information support, medication access, and medication therapy management under a drug therapy management protocol.
Perform job responsibilities in accordance with organizational and departmental policies, performance improvement objectives, and environmental and infection-control standards; develop and implement processes to meet regulatory and JCAHO requirements.
Coordinate specialty-specific staff training, competencies, certification, and continuing education.
Assist clinical staff pharmacists with therapeutic monitoring, patient assessments, lab value interpretation, TPN assessment, and pharmacokinetic calculations.
Identify process improvement opportunities and develop and implement policies and procedures to support prompt, safe, and efficient patient care.
Promote pharmacy services and coordinate or participate in multidisciplinary in-services, meetings, rounds, consultations, drug information activities, and publications.
Participate in the education and experiential training of pharmacy students and residents.
Monitor documented interventions, verify data, develop measures, report outcomes, and support performance improvement and cost-saving initiatives.
Participate in assessment and selection of cost-effective pharmaceuticals; review formulary addition requests, develop monographs, and manage formulary procedures and non-formulary product acquisition.
Mentor clinical staff pharmacists and supportive personnel, delegate appropriate tasks, and evaluate performance.
Represent the Pharmacy Department at P&T Committee and Service Line meetings.
Perform accurate, thorough, and timely computer order entry; review and update medication profiles and patient charges; assess medication orders for appropriateness, duplication, interactions, effectiveness, and safety; seek clarification and document interventions.
Pursue professional development through educational programs, literature searches, in-services, and meetings; participate in new employee orientation, training, and evaluations.
Take ownership of problem solving and present constructive feedback about system or process failures, participating proactively in resolution.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with safety, infection-control, corporate-compliance, and other applicable policies and procedures.
Adapt to changing work methods and fluctuating workloads, prioritize assignments, communicate appropriately, and support teamwork and cooperation.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
100% coverage for preventive healthcare with 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.
On-site childcare.
Paid holidays.