Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Digestive Diseases

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a clinical pharmacist to support an inflammatory bowel disease ambulatory clinic. The role includes prior authorization appeals, medication consultations, patient education, injection training, care coordination, and drug information support under a management protocol.

The successful candidate will have PharmD from an ACPE accredited school (or Bachelor’s with advanced credentials), and must obtain Texas licensure.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist license eligibility in Texas upon hire.
• Experience in specialty clinical practice preferred (5+ years).
• Proficient with drug information and patient education.
• Strong data entry and computer literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops/implements processes to meet regulatory requirements.
• Assists clinical staff with therapeutic monitoring and patient assessments.
• Mentors staff pharmacists and supports education of students/residents.
• Promotes pharmacy services and participates in multidisciplinary in-services.

Skills

Clinical practice

Drug information

Patient education

Team coordination

Education

PharmD from ACPE accredited school

Bachelor’s degree in science/pharmacy

ASHP-accredited residency (PGY1/PGY2)

Job description

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 No. 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 position supports the Digestive Disease - Inflammatory Bowel Disease ambulatory clinic. The clinical specialist will assist in prior authorization appeals, medication consultations (including patient education and injection training), care coordination, transitions of care, drug information question support, medication access and medication therapy management under a drug therapy management protocol.

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% 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

Education

• Both PGY1 and PGY2 from an ASHP-accredited residency program
• PGY1 with 5 years of progressive clinical practice experience
• 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

• 5 years progressive clinical practice experience within specialty with PGY1 from an ASHP-accredited residency program or
• 8 years progressive clinical practice experience within specialty.
• Computer skills, data entry experience
• English (speaking, reading, writing). Good general health and stress coping ability. Moderate physical effort: prolonged standing/walking, occasional lifting/carrying (up to 25 lbs.), reaching, bending, crouching, etc.

Licenses and Certifications

• Eligible for licensure by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) 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
• (ACLS) ADV CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heat Association (AHA), or American Red Cross (ARC) required for only inpatient positions prior to or within 6 months of employment.

JOB DUTIES

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 JCAHO 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 perfo