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Job Summary

The Transitions of Care Clinical Staff Pharmacist is critical in ensuring patients are prepared to be transitioned to different levels of care and have the information necessary to take their medications safely, appropriately, and consistently. The pharmacist will review the medications prescribed for appropriate dosing, frequency, and indications and address any discrepancies or recommendations with the patient's primary team or prescriber. The pharmacist will provide counseling on their medication regimen and appropriate resources to educate the patient about medication instructions, uses, side effects, and additional medication therapy management considerations. The pharmacist may also participate in specialty consults such as anticoagulation counseling, heart failure counseling, outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy and home infusion review, solid organ transplant and left ventricular assist device (LVAD) education and pill box fill, and discharge counseling for high-risk patients discharging from UT Southwestern Clements University Hospital or Zale-Lipshy Rehab facility. There may be additional opportunities that arise as the program develops.

UTSW is proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes:

• Paid (zero premium) medical coverage for employees starting first day State of Texas defined-benefit pension plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (vacation & sick leave plus paid holidays)
• On-site child care centers, dependent/elder back-up care and work/life programs

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

Experience and Education

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree or equivalent from an American College of Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE) accredited school of pharmacy required
• Licensed Pharmacist by Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) is required
• Completion of a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency from an ASHP-accredited residency program preferred
• Two years or more of clinical pharmacist experience preferred
• TSBP preceptor license preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) is required
• Good general health and stress-coping ability. Moderate physical effort: prolonged standing/walking, occasional lifting/carrying (up to 25 lbs.), reaching, bending, crouching, etc. OSHA Category III.

Job Duties

• Performs job responsibilities per organizational and departmental policies, procedures, performance improvement objectives, environmental/infection control standards, and state and federal laws and regulations.
• Performs all computer order entries accurately, thoroughly, and timely. Reviews/updates medication profiles (therapies, allergies, height, weight, etc.) and documents recommendations appropriately.
• Reviews medication orders, prescriptions, and home infusions for therapeutic appropriateness, duplications, interactions, overall effectiveness, and safety. Seeks clarification if necessary and documents interventions or recommendations (i.e., ADR).
• Consistently works (multi-tasks) and solves problems independently and effectively with minimal supervision. Takes charge when necessary and is looked to for direction. Makes the right decisions and uses good judgment. Is cross-trained and multifunctional, maintaining competency in multiple areas.
• Participates in cost-effective use and selection of pharmaceuticals.
• Communicate drug information (verbally and in writing) to physicians, nurses, etc., courteously and professionally. Assists in patient/family education and counseling regarding drug therapy and side effects. Also, effectively documents clinical activities, demonstrating cost savings and concisely conveying critical information required for follow-up by fellow pharmacists. Strives to improve patient satisfaction, as measured by Press Ganey scores.
• Assists in supporting pharmacy technicians (ie med history technicians) with any clinical questions and/or guidance that may be needed to complete their tasks.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in the patient transitions of care process.
• Actively enhances personal growth and development by participating in educational programs, in-services, and meetings. Actively participates in new employee orientation and training. Willingly takes on additional projects as needs develop.
• Appropriately demonstrates openness to diversity within the work environment and consistently respectfully deals with all customers. Supports teamwork and cooperation with co-workers in daily activities. Readily volunteers assistance to help co-workers complete tasks.
• Actively participates in the clinical program. Supports P&T initiatives by reviewing patients on high-risk medications, Collects applicable data/measures and communicates opportunities for system or team improvement opportunities. Participate on committees or workgroups as assigned.
• Communicates effectively with patients regarding high-risk medications and provides a comprehensive medication management review for patients at high risk for re-admission.
• Provides educational materials and in-service for medical, nursing, and pharmacy team members.
• Assists with Joint Commission standards and pharmacy safety initiatives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Work requir es excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate in English (speaking, reading, writing) is required.
• Work requires ability to function well on interdisciplinary teams.
• Work requires basic computer skills, data entry, and filling.
• Work requires great attention to detail.
• Work requires problem-solving - identifies and resolves problems promptly; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Work requires adaptability - develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Monitors transition and evaluates results; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Work requires professionalism - Tactfully approaches others; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

The following is the acronym, "PACT", and is fundamental to all clinical positions at UT Southwestern Medical Center:

P-Problem Solving: To achieve excellence in patient care and service, all employees are expected to take ownership in solving problems effectively, efficiently and to the satisfaction of the patient.

A-Ability, Attitude and Accountability: In keeping with a professional healthcare environment, all employees are expected to have the ability to perform their jobs and to appear and conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner.

C-Communications and Compassion: It is our goal that all our communications are clear, courteous, timely, and delivered with compassion, respect and appropriate confidentiality.

T-Teamwork: In our medical environment, our patients regard every employee they encounter as a member of the Southwestern Medical Center team. Our goal is to individually work hard to contribute to our team, support our co-workers, and to achieve not only excellent patient care and service, but also a satisfying, caring environment for each other.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

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.