Full-time/ 40 Hours per week
Salary
Salary depends on education and relevant experience.
Hiring Department
Pharmacy
Location
This position is located at the UT Tyler Health Science Center campus.
Required Application Materials
A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.
Important Instructions:
When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.
- Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.
If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.
Job Summary
The Clinical Pharmacist I optimizes patient care by providing appropriate, safe and cost effective pharmaceutical care including drug dispensing, IV admixture program, and providing drug information. The Clinical Pharmacist I works under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy and/or the Pharmacy Operations Manager and will oversee the work of pharmacy technicians, students, and support staff
Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks
- Functions in accordance with standard written policy & procedures, guidelines, and state and federal regulations.
- Communicates with other pharmacy team members and caregivers in an effective and positive manner. Demonstrates emotional control and intelligence in managing work relationships.
- Attends and actively participates in team huddles and meetings.
- Answers phones in a professional and pleasant manner.
- Interprets orders and transcribes or verifies them accurately and efficiently in the pharmacy computer system.
- Accurately compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals.
- Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose.
- Provides accurate and timely medication information to healthcare staff and patients.
- Effectively and proactively interacts with medical staff regarding drug therapy issue resolutions.
- Documents all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely.
- Sustains the hospital formulary, minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchanges and other approved formulary protocols and/or guardrails.
- Supervises and assists pharmacy technicians and other support staff effectively.
- Trains and participates with Disaster Team drills and real-event response as assigned.
- Prioritizes work and leads others to comply with facility medication turn-around time policy and procedure and identify areas for improved efficiency.
- Actively participates in staff meetings and attends staff development in pharmaceutical care to identify learning and performance needs.
- Supports in the training and mentorship of new staff members as assigned.
- May serve as preceptor for pharmacy students and/or residents.
- Supports and participates in the goals of the organization’s quality improvement, risk management and patient safety program to include but not limited to National Patient Safety Goals, Core Measures and HCAHPS medication related initiatives.
- Maintains professional competency sufficient to meet current and future needs of the facility.
- Maintains appropriate controlled substance records.
- Complies with all regulatory standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education/Experience
- B.S. or Pharm D. from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy.
- Doctor of Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy preferred.
- 1 year inpatient hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
Required Certifications/Licenses
- Active Pharmacist license in good standing with the appropriate State Board of Pharmacy.
- Other applicable state requirements i.e. sterile compounding, etc
- Must be able to obtain and maintain current BLS certification.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain current ACLS certification.
Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
Demonstrates the traits, inclinations, and dispositions that characterize successful leaders, exhibiting behavior styles that meet the demands of the leader role.
Focuses and guides others in accomplishing work objectives.
Encourages others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitates the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace.
Provides feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities; plans and supports the development of individual skills and abilities.
Ensures that a meeting serves its business objectives while using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods and considers the needs and potential contributions of others.
Deals effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.
About The University of Texas at Tyler and UT Tyler Health Science Center
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.
Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.
Providing exceptional patient care, comprehensive education and innovative research, The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas combine to serve as the university medical center for Northeast Texas and beyond.
For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about.
Why work for UT Tyler? Find out more: Why Work for UT Tyler?
Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.
Clinical Position Requirements
Clinical positions may be required to complete a pre-employment health screening, following a contingent job offer, to determine whether they possess the physical capabilities needed to safely fulfill the specific demands of the position. Additionally, clinical positions require compliance with the University’s Vaccine Preventable Disease Policy.
EEO Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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