Advanced Pharmacist, IDS Oncology

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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

Manages clinical activities, priorities, patient care duties, pharmacist staffing and workloads. Provides status report to pharmacy management effectively communicating issues, concerns, and suggestions as appropriate. Manages and develops clinical initiatives and determines therapeutic alternatives when drug shortages are identified and communicates with medical staff leadership and key stakeholders.

Benefits

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%25 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!

Experience and Education

Required

Education

Bachelor's Degree of Science degree or PharmD from ACPE accredited school of pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy

Experience

• 4 years of pharmacist experience and at least 2 years in specialized area
• Licenses and Certifications
• Eligible for licensure by Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) is require Upon Hire
• Texas license with TSBP within 30 Days
• (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire
• (ACPE-IV) STERILE COMPOUNDING (IV) CERT Sterile compounding (IV) certification accredited by ACPE Upon Hire
• (ACLS) ADV CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) will be required for inpatient positions within 180 Days
• Preferred

Experience

Post-graduate training in specialized area through accredited pharmacy residency program or fellowship program

Job Duties

Advanced Clinical Pharmacist basic responsibilities may include:

Performs job responsibilities in accordance with organizational and departmental policies and procedures, performance improvement objectives and environmental/infection control standards. Develops/implements process to meet/comply with Joint Commission and regulatory requirements.

Coordinates staff training, competencies, certification and continued education specific to specialty. Assists clinical staff pharmacists with therapeutic monitoring, patient assessments, interpretation of lab values, TPN assessment and pharmacokinetic calculations. Identifies opportunities for process improvements, develops and implements policy and procedures for prompt, safe and efficient patient care.

Actively promotes pharmacy. Coordinates and participates in multidisciplinary in-services/meetings, publishes articles (i. e. staff newsletter), individualized drug information, rounds, consults, etc. Maintains high visibility/availability through participation in in-services, meetings and daily activities. Participates in the education/experiential training of pharmacy students and pharmacy residents.

Actively manage P&T initiatives through monitoring of documented interventions. Verifies data, develops measures and reports outcomes (Performance Improvement). Supports cost savings initiatives. Has active role in assessment and selection of cost-effective pharmaceuticals. Reviews formulary addition request and develops monographs for presentation. Manage the formulary system and procedures for acquisition of non-formulary product.

Consistently works and problem solves independently and effectively. Takes charge when necessary and is looked to for direction. Makes the right decisions and uses good judgment. Cross trained and multifunctional maintaining competency in multiple areas.

Mentors clinical staff pharmacists and supportive personnel. Delegates appropriate/reasonable tasks and evaluates performance. Represents Pharmacy Department at P&T Committee and Service Line Meetings.

Performs computer order entry in an accurate, thorough and timely manner. Reviews/updates medication profiles (therapies, allergies, height, weight, etc.) and is cognizant of patient charges. Reviews medication orders for therapeutic appropriateness, duplications, interactions, overall effectiveness and safety. Seeks clarification if necessary and documents interventions (i. e., ADRs).

Actively enhances personal growth and development by participating in educational programs, literature searches, in-services and meetings. Actively participates in new employee orientation and training and evaluations.

Duties performed 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-subjects 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-subjects research records.

• Takes ownership in solving problems effectively, efficiently and to the satisfaction of the patient
• Presents constructive feedback regarding system or process failures and participates in resolution in a proactive and positive manner.
• Maintains patient confidentiality in accordance with University Medical Center policy.
• Consistently maintains control of feelings, emotions and body language.

Demonstrates through verbal and non-verbal communications openness to change or new ideas. Willingly learns and adapts to changes in work environment and new work methods as introduced. Demonstrates flexibility to fluctuating workload and effectively prioritizes assignments.

Exhibits a positive attitude in support of the hospital and management, including decisions made by administration and/or management. Treats hospital resources and property with respect and in a manner that reflects awareness of financial responsibility.

Adheres to all policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, and corporate compliance. Including personal demeanor, appearance, and hygiene that are appropriate for the work environment.

Responds to all reasonable requests in an appropriate and timely manner and communicates in a concise and positive manner.

Supports teamwork and cooperation with co-workers in daily activities. Readily volunteers assistance to help co-workers complete tasks.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Infusion Advanced Clinical Pharmacist activities may include:

Reviews and verifies infusion medication in oncology and non-oncology orders for clinical appropriateness, safety, accuracy, and compliance with treatment protocols.

Oversees sterile compounding and hazardous-drug handling in accordance with applicable regulations, USP standards, and institutional policies.

Develops, reviews, and maintains infusion treatment or therapy plans, order sets, and supportive-care regimens and manage drug shortages.

Supports medication availability, inventory management, cost-saving initiatives, staff training, and quality-improvement activities.

Serves as a clinical resource and provides training and orientation, competency assessment, and ongoing education for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy residents, students, and other healthcare professionals.

Participates in emergency-response procedures and ensures appropriate availability and use of medications required for infusion-related emergencies.

Investigational Drug Service Advanced Clinical Pharmacist activities may include:

Provides pharmacy oversight for investigational drugs used in clinical trials involving human research participants.

Participates in study initiation, implementation, maintenance, monitoring, and closeout in collaboration with investigators, research coordinators, sponsors, and other research team members.

Oversees investigational drug receipt, storage, preparation, dispensing, return, disposal, and accountability in accordance with study protocols, applicable regulations, institutional policies, and professional standards.

Verifies investigational drug orders for protocol compliance, participant eligibility, dosing accuracy, and clinical appropriateness. Develops study-specific pharmacy

Develops study-specific pharmacy procedures and supporting documentation and provides education to pharmacy staff, research personnel, patients, and caregivers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Work requires knowledge of oncology and non-oncology medications, treatment protocols, and infusion therapy practices.

Work requires skill in reviewing and verifying medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Work requires knowledge of USP standards, investigational drug regulations, and institutional pharmacy policies.

• Work requires ability to develop and maintain treatment plans, order sets, and pharmacy procedures.
• Work requires skill in managing investigational drug accountability and clinical trial pharmacy operations.
• Work requires ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and provide education