Clinical Staff Pharmacist - Part-time

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 82,656 - 110,208; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Day-one coverage for full-time? notx

Paid time off

Retirement programs (TRS)

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligible employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Staff Pharmacist for our psychiatric hospital in Dallas, TX. The role focuses on comprehensive pharmaceutical care, reviewing orders, monitoring psychotropic therapies, and collaborating with psychiatrists and nurses to optimize outcomes.

The position requires a PharmD or BS with 1 year of pharmacy experience, English proficiency, and Texas licensure eligibility within 30 days, plus sterile IV compounding, BLS, and ACLS certifications within

Qualifications

• Education: BS degree or PharmD degree required.
• Experience: 1 year of pharmacy experience.
• English proficiency: speaking, reading, writing in English.
• Licensure: Eligible for licensure by Texas State Board of Pharmacy; license required within 30 days.
• Certifications: Sterile compounding (IV) certification accredited by ACPE; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify medication orders and monitor patient responses.
• Educate staff and patients on medication use and safety.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses and interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment outcomes.
• Manage technicians and supervise pharmacy workflow, including IV/central pharmacy operations.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

BS degree

PharmD degree

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 one hospital in Dallas–Fort Worth by 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 and merit increases and so much more. Join us and discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career.

Job Summary

The Clinical Staff Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients in a psychiatric hospital setting, ensuring the safe, effective, and appropriate use of medications for mental health conditions. This role involves reviewing and verifying medication orders, monitoring patient responses to psychotropic therapies, and collaborating closely with psychiatrists, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment outcomes. The pharmacist also educates staff and patients on medication use, manages potential drug interactions and side effects, and ensures compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

Shift

Day, Weekend Rotation

Benefits

• 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

Required

• Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree
• Experience: 1 year of pharmacy experience
• English proficiency: speaking, reading, writing
• Licensure: Eligible for licensure by Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP); Texas license required within 30 days
• Certifications: Sterile compounding (IV) certification accredited by ACPE; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 180 days

Preferred

• Additional 1 year of pharmacist experience

Job Duties

• Perform 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.
• Perform all computer order entry accurately, thoroughly and timely; review and update medication profiles.
• Review medication orders for therapeutic appropriateness, duplications, interactions, overall effectiveness and safety; seek clarification and document interventions.
• Work independently and problem‑solve effectively with minimal supervision; make sound decisions and use good judgment.
• Enforce the formulary system and follow departmental policy when acquiring non‑formulary products; participate in cost‑effective use and selection of pharmaceuticals.
• Communicate drug information verbally and in writing to physicians, nurses, and other staff; assist in patient/family education and counseling regarding drug therapy and side effects; document clinical activities.
• Manage technicians and other supportive personnel; delegate tasks and validate accuracy of medications from the IV lab, central pharmacy or automated dispensing machines; audit and sign out controlled substances per state/federal guidelines.
• Participate in educational programs, in‑services and meetings; take on additional projects as needed.
• Support Pharmacy & Therapeutics initiatives; monitor target drugs for protocol discontinuation, substitution, IV to PO, etc.; gather data and communicate opportunities for improvement; perform therapeutic monitoring and recommend dosage adjustments.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Security and EEO Statement

Security

This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, authorizing 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.

Job Details

Primary Location: Texas‑Dallas‑5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Job: Allied Health

Organization: 846445 – UTSW Psychiatric Hospital

Schedule: Part‑time

Shift: Day Job

Job Type: Standard

Job Posting: Jul 16, 2026