UT Southwestern Medical Center
Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Retail - Variable Float
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Why UT Southwestern?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world‑renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas–Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on‑site childcare, wages, merit increases, and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career.
Benefits
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!
Required Experience and Education
Education: 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) upon hire and Texas license within 30 days (ACPE‑IV); sterile compounding (IV) certification accredited by ACPE upon hire; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course accredited by the AHA or ARC required within 180 days for inpatient positions.
Preferred
Experience: 1 year of pharmacy experience
Job Duties
Perform 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.
Perform all computer order entry in an accurate, thorough and timely manner. Review and update medication profiles (therapies, allergies, height, weight, etc.) and be cognizant of patient charges.
Review medication orders for therapeutic appropriateness, duplications, interactions, overall effectiveness and safety. Seek clarification if necessary and document interventions.
Consistently work (multi‑tasks) and problem solve independently and effectively with minimal supervision. Take charge when necessary and be looked to for direction.
Enforce the formulary system and follow departmental policy and procedure when acquisition of non‑formulary product is judged necessary. Participate in cost‑effective use and selection of pharmaceuticals.
Communicate drug information (verbally and in writing) to physicians, nurses, etc. in a courteous and professional manner. Assist in patient/family education and counseling regarding drug therapy and side effects.
Manage technicians and all other supportive personnel. Delegate appropriate/reasonable tasks and validate accuracy of medications intended for distribution from the IV lab, central pharmacy or decentralized automated dispensing machines.
Audit and sign out all controlled substances in accordance with state/federal guidelines and organizational policies. Investigate and correct discrepancies and unusual usage patterns/trends.
Actively enhance personal growth and development by participating in educational programs, in‑services and meetings.
Actively participate in the clinical program. Support P&T initiatives by monitoring target drugs for protocol discontinue, substitution, IV to PO, etc. Collect applicable data/measures and communicate opportunities for improvement.
Perform therapeutic monitoring of specified drug therapies and recommend dosage adjustments as needed based on renal function evaluation and pharmacokinetic calculations.
Duties 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‑subject 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‑subject research records.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Security and EEO Statement Security: This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
Primary Location: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX
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Benefits
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!
Required Experience and Education
Education: 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) upon hire and Texas license within 30 days (ACPE‑IV); sterile compounding (IV) certification accredited by ACPE upon hire; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course accredited by the AHA or ARC required within 180 days for inpatient positions.
Preferred
Experience: 1 year of pharmacy experience
Job Duties
Perform 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.
Perform all computer order entry in an accurate, thorough and timely manner. Review and update medication profiles (therapies, allergies, height, weight, etc.) and be cognizant of patient charges.
Review medication orders for therapeutic appropriateness, duplications, interactions, overall effectiveness and safety. Seek clarification if necessary and document interventions.
Consistently work (multi‑tasks) and problem solve independently and effectively with minimal supervision. Take charge when necessary and be looked to for direction.
Enforce the formulary system and follow departmental policy and procedure when acquisition of non‑formulary product is judged necessary. Participate in cost‑effective use and selection of pharmaceuticals.
Communicate drug information (verbally and in writing) to physicians, nurses, etc. in a courteous and professional manner. Assist in patient/family education and counseling regarding drug therapy and side effects.
Manage technicians and all other supportive personnel. Delegate appropriate/reasonable tasks and validate accuracy of medications intended for distribution from the IV lab, central pharmacy or decentralized automated dispensing machines.
Audit and sign out all controlled substances in accordance with state/federal guidelines and organizational policies. Investigate and correct discrepancies and unusual usage patterns/trends.
Actively enhance personal growth and development by participating in educational programs, in‑services and meetings.
Actively participate in the clinical program. Support P&T initiatives by monitoring target drugs for protocol discontinue, substitution, IV to PO, etc. Collect applicable data/measures and communicate opportunities for improvement.
Perform therapeutic monitoring of specified drug therapies and recommend dosage adjustments as needed based on renal function evaluation and pharmacokinetic calculations.
Duties 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‑subject 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‑subject research records.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Security and EEO Statement Security: This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
Primary Location: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX
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