***This is an open-pooled position. Applicants' education/experience will be considered and the position may be filled at a lower or higher level, as appropriate.***

CLINICAL STAFF PHARMACIST

REQUIRED EDUCATION /EXPERIENCE:

Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy and current state licensure or eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• ACPE sterile product / IV cert preferred
• Hospital/Acute Care experience
• Infusion experience
• EPIC Beacon

JOB SUMMARY:

Clinical Staff Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients and health care staff through integrated drug distribution and clinical services.

MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS:

• Interprets physician's orders for medications and ensures therapy is appropriate for patient's diagnosis, weight, and age (pediatric, neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric) as specified in attached addendum.
• Compounds and dispenses prescribed medications per physician's orders in all patient care areas in accordance with departmental and applicable laws.
• Compounds and dispenses prescribed ambulatory prescriptions with direct patient interaction ensuring compliance with all regulatory agents.
• Detects, prevents, evaluates, and reports, when necessary, Adverse Drug Events.
• Maintains patient medication profiles and develops patient care plans.
• Counsels patients receiving medications.
• Provides drug information to members of the health care team.
• Supervises the activities of supportive personnel.
• Assists in the training and development of newly employed departmental staff.
• Serves as preceptor to technicians, pharmacy students, residents, and extended-interns.
• Participates in pharmaceutical continuing education, in accordance with departmental performance standards.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department

SENIOR CLINICAL STAFF PHARMACIST

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy
• Three (3) years of experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

• Licensed to practice pharmacy in the state of Texas or eligible for licensure from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. Must be licensed with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• ACPE sterile product / IV cert preferred
• Hospital/Acute Care experience
• Infusion experience
• EPIC Beacon

JOB DESCRIPTION

Senior Clinical Staff Pharmacist provides advanced professional, clinical, and supervisory skills in the management of pharmacy operations and procedures in various areas of responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs all pharmaceutical care and drug distribution duties required of Clinical Staff Pharmacist.
• Manages, supervises, and evaluates staff, residents, and supportive personnel.
• Trains and orients all departmental staff in departmental and hospital procedures.
• Develops and maintains departmental operational policies and procedures including ongoing quality assurance standards and measures.
• Prepares and maintains performance evaluation standards, budget request, and time and motion data.
• Identifies, documents, and follows-up on problems related to inter and intra departmental operations and patient safety.
• Provides in-service education directed toward the training and development of UTMB health care providers.
• Participates in the recruitment, interviewing, and selection of qualified staff members.
• Develops the ongoing educational activities of the department.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Essential job functions vary depending on the assigned specialty area:
• Marginal or Periodic Functions:
• Performs related duties as required by management.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.