Specialty Clinical Staff Pharmacist, PRN

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, wage, 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!

JOB SUMMARY
This is a PRN position at Specialty Pharmacy. Accurately reviews and interprets prescriptions; maintains patient profile with accurate and complete information; reviews profiles for correct drug, dosage and route of administration; ensures that no drug duplication or drug to drug interaction exists; ensures that patient is not allergic to any medication prescribed. Efficiently performs other professional pharmacist duties including the safe procurement, preparation, labeling, distribution and control of all drugs. Notifies appropriate medical/nursing staff whenever appropriate drug therapy is questionable.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree or PharmD from ACPE accredited school of pharmacy

• Experience
  2 years retail pharmacy experience

• Licenses and Certifications
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire and
  Eligible for licensure by Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) is required Upon Hire and
  Texas license with TSBP within 30 Days

Preferred

• Experience
  1 year specialty pharmacy experience

JOB DUTIES

• Interpret, clarify and transcribe all medication orders accurately and timely
• Documents medication order clarifications
• Review patient profile to ensure appropriate drug selection and dosage (no drug duplication, interactions or allergies)
• Document all relevant interactions with patient and healthcare provider
• Document adverse drug reaction appropriately
• Provide accurate, adequate and timely drug information to the patient
• Demonstrate working knowledge of pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures
• Dispense controlled substances and maintain accurate inventory records as required by appropriate regulatory authorities
• Demonstrate ability to function as a team member in performance improvement
• Maintains competence required for current job position and demonstrates knowledge in the necessary Reference Categories
• Provide drug information/education to patients and their families as required by regulatory authorities
• Demonstrate ability to set priorities, work independently and cooperatively with others within and outside the department
• Performs all other duties as assigned by appropriate management
• Anticipates and responds to the needs of both internal and external clients
• Presents information (verbal and/or written) in a clear and concise manner
• Displays friendliness, compassion, sensitivity, kindness and appropriate manners in interactions with patients, physicians and other ancillary healthcare staff
• Displays open-mindedness and objectivity in relations with patients, physicians, and other ancillary healthcare staff
• Promotes a spirit of unity which enables the group to work together to achieve a common goal
• Takes initiative to perform job and/or assist co-workers, supporting the work of others in accomplishing the mission of the Company
• Displays adaptability by adjusting to meet the needs of the Company
• Receives suggestions in a positive manner for improvement and necessary changes in scheduling, procedures and assignments
• Exhibits behaviors, which demonstrate competence, reliability, self-control, honesty, and appropriate overall appearance while rendering service
• Ensures qualified clinicians are accountable to the organization
• Performs 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.

EEO Statement
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.

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
• 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!