Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Infectious Diseases

JOB SUMMARY
This position is part of the pharmacy department and functions as the pharmacy expert on the Infectious Diseases team. The  serves as a leader for the department in their specialty area of practice through organizing and executing appropriate departmental initiatives, assisting with quality initiatives, and practice development in , as well as providing education and teaching for pharmacy colleagues, providers, patients, and trainees at all levels of practice.

Day-to-day activities will include supporting the OPAT/CoPAT service as well as inpatient and outpatient  (including general  transplant ); assisting with antimicrobial stewardship initiatives; evaluating, monitoring, and modifying drug therapy to optimize patient outcomes and safety; and precepting pharmacy residents and/or students.

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
• 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
• 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 and
  Texas license with TSBP within 30 Days and
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire and
  (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…