Clinical Staff Pharmacist, ICU/ED Acute Care, Variable Shift, 10K Sign-on Bonus

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Clinical Staff Pharmacist role focused on the emergency department (ED) and intensive care unit (ICU). The position works variable shifts and requires every third weekend. The pharmacist reviews and processes medication orders, supports safe and effective drug therapy, provides drug information and patient education, oversees pharmacy technicians and other support personnel, and participates in clinical programs and quality-improvement initiatives. The role also includes accurate documentation, therapeutic monitoring, and compliance with organizational policies and applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
• One year of pharmacy experience.
• English speaking, reading, and writing skills.
• Eligible for licensure by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy upon hire and obtain a Texas license with the TSBP within 30 days.
• ACPE-accredited sterile compounding (IV) certification upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from a course accredited by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross upon hire.
• For inpatient positions, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course accredited by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 180 days.
• Basic computer skills and data-entry ability.
• Good general health and ability to cope with stress.
• Ability to perform moderate physical effort, including prolonged standing and walking and occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• One year of pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform job duties in accordance with organizational and departmental policies, procedures, performance-improvement objectives, environmental and infection-control standards, and state and federal laws and regulations.
• Enter computer orders accurately, thoroughly, and promptly; review and update medication profiles and remain cognizant of patient charges.
• Review medication orders for therapeutic appropriateness, duplication, interactions, effectiveness, and safety; seek clarification when needed and document interventions such as adverse drug reactions.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, multitask, solve problems, make sound decisions, take charge when needed, and maintain competency across multiple areas.
• Enforce the formulary system and follow departmental procedures for necessary non-formulary products; participate in cost-effective pharmaceutical use and selection.
• Communicate drug information to physicians, nurses, and others; assist with patient and family education and counseling; document clinical activities and support patient satisfaction.
• Manage technicians and other support personnel; delegate tasks and validate medication accuracy for distribution 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.
• Participate in educational programs, in-services, meetings, new-employee orientation and training, and additional projects as needs arise.
• 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 measures, communicate improvement opportunities, conduct therapeutic monitoring of specified drug therapies, and recommend dosage adjustments based on renal-function evaluation and pharmacokinetic calculations.
• Perform duties involving patient care or interaction, patient or research records, or other core functions as applicable.
• 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.
• Competitive benefits package including healthcare, paid holidays, on-site childcare, and wage and merit increases.
• $10,000 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level