Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Investigative Drug Services

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Retirement programs

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a pharmacist to initiate, monitor, and audit investigational drug studies approved by the IRB, ensuring compliance with federal, state, FDA and other regulations. The role serves as a liaison for principal investigators, sponsors, the IRB, and pharmacy, maintaining accurate records and pharmacotherapy documentation.

The position emphasizes collaboration with clinical teams, patient safety, and cost-effective medication management within a

Qualifications

• Education: BS or PharmD degree;
• 1 year pharmacy experience;
• Eligible for licensure by Texas State Board of Pharmacy;
• Texas license within 30 days of hire;
• ACPE-IV sterile compounding certification upon hire;
• BLS certification upon hire;
• ACLS certification within 180 days for inpatient positions.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties per policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Manages medication orders, reviews profiles, and considers charges.
• Evaluates drug therapies for safety and efficacy; documents interventions.
• Provides supervision of technicians and validates medications for distribution.
• Audits controlled substances in compliance with laws and policies.
• Contributes to clinical programs and ongoing staff training.
• Supports P&T initiatives and clinical monitoring within pharmacotherapy.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

BS or PharmD degree

Texas pharmacist license eligible; license within 30 days

ACPE-IV Sterile Compounding certification

BLS certification

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) within 180 days

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 number 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

Initiation, monitoring, and auditing of all investigational drug studies approved by the UTSW Institutional Review Board to ensure compliance with federal, state, FDA, and other regulations. Ensure compliance with comprehensive, accurate, and timely records and reports including usage and dispensing records, collection forms, financial and budgeting information. Serves as a resource and liaison for principal investigators, research sponsors, the IRB, and pharmacy.

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

Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree - Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or
  Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree
  

• Experience
  1 year of pharmacy experience
  English (speaking, reading, writing)
  

• Licenses and Certifications
  Eligible for licensure by Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) is required Upon Hire
  Texas license with TSBP within 30 Days
  (ACPE-IV) STERILE COMPOUNDING (IV) CERT Sterile compounding (IV) certification accredited by ACPE Upon Hire
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT certification with course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire
  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
  1 year of pharmacist experience
  

JOB DUTIES

• Performs job responsibilities in accordance with organizational and departmental policies, procedures, performance improvement objectives and environmental/infection control standards as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
• Performs all 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., ADR).
• Consistently works (multi-tasks) and problem solves independently and effectively with minimal supervision. Takes charge when necessary and is looked to for direction. Makes the right decisions and uses good judgement. Is cross trained and multifunctional maintaining competency in multiple areas.
• Enforces the formulary system and follows departmental policy and procedure when acquisition of non-formulary product is judged necessary. Participates in cost effective use and selection of pharmaceuticals.
• Communicates drug information (verbally and in writing) to physicians, nurses, etc. in a courteous and professional manner. Assists in patient/family education and counseling regarding drug therapy and side effects. Also, effectively documents clinical activities, demonstrating cost savings and concisely conveying key information required for follow-up by fellow pharmacists. Strives to improve patient satisfaction, as measured by Press Ganey scores.
• Manages technicians and all other supportive personnel. Delegates appropriate/reasonable tasks and validates accuracy of medications intended for distribution from the IV lab, central pharmacy or decentralized automated dispensing machines. Audits and signs out all controlled substances in accordance with state/federal guidelines and organizational policies. Investigates and corrects discrepancies and unusual usage patterns/trends.
• 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.
• Actively participates in the clinical program. Supports P&T initiatives by monitoring target drugs for protocol discontinue, substitution, IV to PO, etc. Collects applicable data/measures and communicates opportunities for improvement. Performs therapeutic monitoring of specified drug therapies and recommends dosage adjustments as needed based on renal function evaluation and pharmacokinetic calculations.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

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

EEO

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.