Job Description:

Advancing Healthcare Together - The Future of Healthcare is in East Texas

Why UT Health - East Texas?

Our People. Our people truly are our greatest strength. They make a massive difference in the amazing care we provide every day. We work closely together to create a positive experience for our patients and each other.

Our Purpose. We will build on your experience and provide meaningful and purposeful career growth for your future. You will have the opportunity every day to make a difference in someone's life and change the course of healthcare.

Our Place. Tyler is a small town with a huge heart where you will have the privilege of caring for your neighbors. Everybody is somebody here.

Representing the very best in healthcare, UT Health East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals and more than 50 clinics across east Texas. With nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed in-patient beds, UT Health East Texas provides healthcare services to thousands of patients annually through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS service in a metropolitan service area of a quarter-million people.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs Clinical Pharmacy activities at UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS-Tyler under the direction of the Clinical Manager of Pharmacy. Provides Clinical Pharmaceutical Care to patients in order to assure appropriate use of drugs and IV solutions while minimizing the likelihood of adverse drug events.

DUTIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

* Manages Pharmaceutical Care through direct, concurrent and retrospective review of patient medical records to provide optimal medication therapy

* Implement programs for monitoring and improving drug and IV use at UT Health as directed by the Clinical Manager of the Pharmacy

* Documents activities in Pharmaceutical care to show improved patient outcome and/ or improved cost-effectiveness of medication use

* Facilitates and/ or serves on committees as requested to represent the Pharmacy in matters where Clinical Pharmacy input is needed

* Assist the Clinical Manager in developing and managing the education programs provided by the Clinical Pharmacy Department

* Facilitates implementing and monitoring clinical protocols and guidelines, and enhancing the delivery of evidence-based medicine

* Provides good customer service by utilizing good communication skills and technical knowledge to ensure the objectives of UT Health and the deparment are maintained

* Works quickly and accurately; able to prioritize work demands

SUPERVISION:

* This position assists the Clinical Manager of Pharmacy in advising the Staff Pharmacists in Clinical Activities.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

* PharmD with PGY1 residency preferred

* RPh with BS in Pharmacy considered with 3-5 years Clinical Pharmacy experience

Experience:

* As described above under education

Certification and Licensure:

* Licensure from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and evidence of biennial renewal

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time while completing work on a computer

* Frequent walking

* Ability to use verbal and non-verbal sources of information to effectively communicate with other health care providers

* May require minimal lifting effort (up to 25 pounds) on a rare basis

* Must perform activities requiring sustained concentration

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

* May involve some contact with potentially hazardous or harmful chemicals in providing administrative or support services

* Frequent contact with patients

BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS:

Service

* Patient Centered Customer Service: Genuinely care about people.

* Cultivate a compassionate environment: Changing lives for the better together.

Quality

* Clinical and Operational Excellence: A relentless drive to be the best.

* Holistic Approach: Think and act for the benefit of the whole.

People

* Promote a collaborative environment: Build effective working relationships with others.

* Identify and Develop Talent: Prepare others to deliver excellence.

Financial

* Business Acumen: Know, own and drive our business.

* Continually Simplify and Improve: Work to make everything as efficient as possible.

Growth

* Foster Innovation: Seek and apply leading edge solutions.

* Set Clear Direction: Tell others where you are going, how to get there and why.

Now that you have read about what you will be doing and the experience we seek, it is time to apply and make a difference in the lives of our patients.

UT Health East Texas is an equal opportunity employer (including veterans and persons with disabilities).

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class..

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