Hospital Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Evening Shift - CUH

Company: UT Southwestern Medical Center
Location: Dallas
Posted on: September 17, 2020

Job Description:

Job Summary The Clinical Staff Pharmacist will workin the In-patient Pharmacy at the William P. Clements Jr. University Hospitalon UT Southwestern Medical Center campus in Dallas. This pharmacist be scheduled primarilyevening shift and every 3 rd weekend. rotating day, evening and weekendshifts. This is a full-time position paid hourly and is eligible for overtimecompensation when exceeding 80 hours of work per bi-weekly pay period. Experience and Education One (1) year of professional work experience asa pharmacist in a hospital/inpatient setting is required. Completion of apharmacy residency program (PGY1 and/or PGY2) is preferred. Bachelor of Science (BS)degree or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an American College of Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE) accreditedschool of pharmacy is required. Must be a licensed by Texas State Board ofPharmacy (TSBP). Must possess sterile compounding (IV)certification accredited by ACPE and a current Basic Life Support (BLS)certification with course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA). AdvancedCardiac Life Support (ACLS) will be required for inpatient positions prior toor within 6 months of employment. Job Duties The clinical staffpharmacist primary responsibilities:

• Performs jobresponsibilities in accordance with organizational and departmental policies,procedures, performance improvement objectives and environmental/infectioncontrol standards as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
• Performs all computerorder entry in an accurate, thorough and timely manner. Reviews/updatesmedication profiles (therapies, allergies, height, weight, etc.) and iscognizant of patient charges.
• Reviews medicationorders for therapeutic appropriateness, duplications, interactions, overalleffectiveness and safety. Seeks clarification if necessary and documentsinterventions (i.e., ADR).
• Consistently works(multi-tasks) and problem solves independently and effectively with minimalsupervision. Takes charge when necessary and is looked to for direction. Makesthe right decisions and uses good judgement. Is cross trained andmultifunctional maintaining competency in multiple areas.
• Enforces the formularysystem and follows departmental policy and procedure when acquisition ofnon-formulary product is judged necessary. Participates in cost effective useand selection of pharmaceuticals.
• Communicates druginformation (verbally and in writing) to physicians, nurses, etc. in acourteous and professional manner. Assists in patient/family education andcounseling regarding drug therapy and side effects. Also, effectively documentsclinical activities, demonstrating cost savings and concisely conveying keyinformation required for follow-up by fellow pharmacists. Strives to improvepatient satisfaction, as measured by Press Ganey scores. Additional responsibilities include:
• Manages technicians andall other supportive personnel. Delegates appropriate/reasonable tasks andvalidates accuracy of medications intended for distribution from the IV lab,central pharmacy or decentralized automated dispensing machines. Audits andsigns out all controlled substances in accordance with state/federal guidelinesand organizational policies. Investigates and corrects discrepancies andunusual usage patterns/trends.
• Actively enhancespersonal growth and development by participating in educational programs,in-services and meetings. Actively participates in new employee orientation andtraining. Willingly takes on additional projects as needs develop.
• Actively participates inthe clinical program. Supports P&T initiatives by monitoring target drugsfor protocol discontinue, substitution, IV to PO, etc. Collects applicabledata/measures and communicates opportunities for improvement. Performstherapeutic monitoring of specified drug therapies and recommends dosageadjustments as needed based on renal function evaluation and pharmacokineticcalculations.
• Duties performed mayinclude one or more of the following core functions:
• Directly interacting withor caring for patients;
• Directly interactingwith or caring for human-subjects research participants;
• Regularly maintaining,modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patientfinancial records); or
• Regularly maintaining,modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records. **Other Duties:Performs other duties as assigned.
  Security This position issecurity-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizesUT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. Salary Salary Negotiable UT SouthwesternMedical Center is committed to an educational and working environment thatprovides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. Inaccordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawfuldiscrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion;national origin; sex; including sexual harassment; age; disability; geneticinformation; citizenship status; and protected veteran status. In addition, itis UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis ofsexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
  Associated topics: biomedical, cytometry, dietary, dietetic, disease, drug, nutrition, pharmacology, therapy, transfection

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