Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Oncology Solid Tumor

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Oncology to provide direct patient care and support for oncology clinical research patients. This role includes reviewing clinical trial protocols, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and developing clinical guidelines. You will be part of a dynamic environment that values teamwork and innovation, ensuring the highest standards of patient care. If you are passionate about making a difference in oncology and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team committed to excellence and growth, where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

On-site Childcare

Wage Increases

Merit Increases

Qualifications

• Requires PharmD or BS from an accredited pharmacy school.
• Must have PGY1 and PGY2 residency or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and support for oncology clinical research patients.
• Develop and implement clinical guidelines and protocols.

Skills

Patient Care

Multidisciplinary Team Support

Clinical Protocol Review

Therapeutic Monitoring

Pharmacokinetic Calculations

Process Improvement

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Bachelor of Science (BS)

PGY1 and PGY2 Residency

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Oncology

Relocation Assistance Available

Why UT Southwestern?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. At UT Southwestern, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development that align with your future goals and help to provide security for you and your family. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more that are all available on the day you start work. UT Southwestern is honored to be a Veteran Friendly work environment that is home to approximately 800 veterans. We value your integrity, dedication, and the commitment you’ve made to our country. We’re proud to support your next mission. Ranked by Forbes as one of the Top 10 National Employers, we invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.

Job Summary

Responsible for direct patient care and multidisciplinary team support for all oncology clinical research patients at inpatient units and SCCC outpatient infusion sites. Clinical pharmacy specialist covering oncology solid tumor clinic. The roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to: reviewing new clinical trial protocols for scientific review, working with multidisciplinary teams, developing clinical guidelines/protocols, supporting clinical staff pharmacists, transitions of care coordination as needed, regulatory compliance monitoring, presentations, quality improvement projects, precepting residents and students, etc.

Experience and Education

• Both PGY1 and PGY2 from an ASHP-accredited residency program. Or PGY1 from an ASHP-accredited residency program with 5 years of progressive clinical practice within specialty; completion of specialty fellowship within specialty; Or 8 years progressive clinical practice experience within specialty.
• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy.
• Eligible for licensure by Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) is required and Texas license with TSBP within 30 days of date of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) required by start date.
• Basic computer skills and data entry. 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. OSHA Category III.

Job Duties

• Performs job responsibilities in accordance with organizational and departmental policies and procedures, performance improvement objectives and environmental/infection control standards.
• Develops/implements processes to meet/comply with the 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, and pharmacokinetic calculations. Identifies opportunities for process improvements and develops and implements policies and procedures for prompt, safe and efficient patient care.
• Required clinical activities include:
• Yearly development of a cost-saving initiative, quality, and/or operations improvement with manager sponsor, MUE or drug class review with manager sponsor.
• Yearly ACPE/non-ACPE presentation (rotating between ACPE/non-ACPE).
• Individual CE in areas of specialty (6 hours).
• P&T or Subcommittee Attendance (50% Attendance requirement).
• Annual submission of research project on Research Submission Template (Due April 1st every year). 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 manages P&T initiatives through monitoring of documented interventions. Verifies data, develops measures and reports outcomes (Performance Improvement).
• Supports cost savings initiatives.
• Has an active role in assessment and selection of cost-effective pharmaceuticals.
• Reviews formulary addition requests and develops monographs for presentation.
• Manages the formulary system and procedures for acquisition of non-formulary products.
• 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:
• Directly interacting with or caring for patients.
• Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants.
• Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records);
• or regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
• Maintains patient confidentiality in accordance with University Medical Center policy.
• Consistently maintains control of feelings, emotions, or 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.
• 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 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.
• Tolerates diversity within the work environment and consistently deals with all customers in a respectful manner.
• Supports teamwork and cooperation with co-workers in daily activities.
• Readily volunteers assistance to help co-workers complete tasks.
• Other duties: Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in William P Clements University Hospital, Zale Lipshy University Hospital or UTSW Ambulatory Clinics.

Security

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimum require prior approval of Vice President for Human Resources Administration or his/her designee.

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.