Clinical Staff Pharmacist Evenings 10K Bonus

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

UT Southwestern is hiring a full-time Clinical Staff Pharmacist for an evening shift from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The role requires working every third weekend. The pharmacist provides clinical and medication-dispensing support in a clinical setting, reviews medication orders and patient profiles, communicates drug information, supports patient and family education, and participates in clinical programs and quality improvement. The position also oversees pharmacy technicians and other support personnel, validates medication distribution, and ensures controlled substances are handled in accordance with applicable policies and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
One year of pharmacy experience (listed as required; also listed under preferred experience).
English speaking, reading, and writing proficiency.
Eligible for licensure by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy upon hire, with a Texas license required within 30 days.
ACPE-accredited sterile compounding (IV) certification upon hire.
Basic Life Support certification, with a course accredited by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, upon hire.
For inpatient positions, Advanced Cardiac Life Support course accredited by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 180 days.
Basic computer skills and data entry.
Good general health and ability to cope with stress.
Moderate physical effort, including prolonged standing and walking; occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds; reaching, bending, and crouching.

Responsibilities

Perform responsibilities in accordance with organizational and departmental policies, procedures, performance improvement objectives, environmental and infection-control standards, and state and federal laws and regulations.
Enter medication orders accurately, thoroughly, and promptly; review and update medication profiles, including therapies, allergies, height, and weight, and remain aware of patient charges.
Review medication orders for therapeutic appropriateness, duplication, interactions, effectiveness, and safety; seek clarification when necessary and document interventions such as adverse drug reactions.
Work and problem-solve independently with minimal supervision, make sound decisions, take charge when needed, and maintain competency across multiple areas.
Enforce the formulary system and follow procedures for acquiring non-formulary products; participate in cost-effective pharmaceutical use and selection.
Provide drug information verbally and in writing to physicians, nurses, and others; assist with patient and family education and counseling about drug therapy and side effects; document clinical activities and strive to improve patient satisfaction.
Manage technicians and other support personnel, delegate appropriate tasks, and validate medication accuracy for products distributed from the IV lab, central pharmacy, or decentralized automated dispensing machines.
Audit and sign out controlled substances in accordance with applicable guidelines and policies; investigate and correct discrepancies and unusual usage patterns or trends.
Participate in educational programs, in-services, meetings, new employee orientation, and training; take on additional projects as needed.
Participate in the clinical program and support Pharmacy and Therapeutics initiatives, including monitoring target drugs for protocol discontinuation, substitution, and IV-to-oral conversion; collect relevant data and communicate opportunities for improvement.
Monitor specified drug therapies and recommend dosage adjustments based on renal function evaluation and pharmacokinetic calculations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

PPO medical plan, available on day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
Preventive healthcare coverage at 100% with no copay.
Paid time off available on day one.
Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
Paid parental leave.
Wellness programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.
On-site childcare.
Paid holidays.
Merit increases.