Job Description
The *Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Oncology *is responsible for demonstrating proficiency in all pharmacist functions, such as interpreting, transcribing, or verifying medication orders. Attend and actively participate in daily multidisciplinary and bedside rounds, complete drug utilization reviews to promote rational drug therapy, lead and develop clinical services, and mentor and educate staff to ensure accurate and appropriate documentation of clinical activities as needed.
*Duties*
* Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized medication plans for patients.
* Conduct comprehensive medication reviews, assessing the appropriateness of therapy and making necessary adjustments.
* Provide clinical pharmacy services in various areas including pediatrics, pain management, and critical care.
* Administer IV infusions and monitor patient responses to therapy.
* Educate patients and healthcare staff on medication use, potential side effects, and interactions.
* Participate in multidisciplinary rounds to provide pharmaceutical expertise in patient care discussions.
* Document clinical interventions and outcomes in the electronic health record system.
*Experience*
* Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited college of Pharmacy is required
* Current TX state license to practice pharmacy, or licensure in TX within 90 days of hire is required.
* Basic Life Support upon hire required
* Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 90 days of hire
* Board of Pharmacy Specialty (BPS) certification preferred
UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
* *Medical* - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists.
* *Dental* - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
* *Vision* - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Life Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
* *Retirement* - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
*Time Off* - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
* *Front-loaded Paid Time Off:* 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
* *Extended Illness Bank:* 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
* *Paid Family Leave:* Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
* *Holidays:* 12 set paid holidays each year.
* *FSAs* - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
* *Discounts* - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
* Day shift
Application Question(s):
* Please provide your personal email address
Education:
* Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
* Licensed Pharmacist (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* San Antonio, TX 78213 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* San Antonio, TX 78213: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Bank staff, Relocation, Flexible hours, Day shift,