JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

　　Clinical Pharmacy Practice • Develops and/or maintains an active clinical pharmacy practice on the assigned service(s), actively participates in inpatient rounds and/or outpatient clinic coverage, including on-call and weekend coverage as assigned.

　　• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to optimize the pharmacotherapeutic aspects of patient care.

　　• Manages the medication therapy of individual patients (in collaboration with the healthcare team); develops, recommends, implements, monitors, and redesigns drug therapy regimens to optimize therapy; performs these tasks within the position/professional scope of practice and institutional and department policy and procedures.

　　• Manages daily patient medication problems and emergency situations as they arise and documents activities in the electronic health record appropriately (interventions, notes, handoffs, etc).

　　• Provides timely follow-up on the clinical effects of the medication regimen with adjustments as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes and documents actions.

　　• Provides drug and clinical information to other healthcare professionals.

　　• Develops and communicates specific pharmacotherapeutic plans for individual patients.

　　• Provides accurate and timely medication reconciliation and updates of medication list.

　　• Identifies and intervenes appropriately to resolve potential medication problems of all assigned patients.

　　• Evaluates and provides recommendations on pharmacokinetic or nutrition consults as applicable.

　　• Participates in discharge planning for assigned inpatients.

　　• Proactively assesses patient's financial status and addresses barriers.

　　• Appropriately participates in and guides medical staff to comply with institutional standards, initiatives, and guidelines (ABN's, prior authorization requirements, reimbursement optimization, formulary management, REMS programs, drug shortage programs

　　Education and Training • Provides effective medication and practice-related education or counseling to patients and caregivers.

　　• Provides accurate and timely medication, treatment guidelines, formulary, and other pertinent information to members of the healthcare team.

　　• Demonstrates a desire and an aptitude for teaching that includes mastery of the four preceptor roles when teaching clinical problem solving (instructing, modeling, coaching, and facilitating) to trainees.

　　• Demonstrates the ability to provide comprehensive and constructive criteria-based feedback and evaluation of resident/student performance including an assessment, identification of opportunities for improvements and an actionable plan.

　　• Serves as an effective preceptor for resident, student, and other trainee clinical learning experiences.

　　• Effectively precepts other trainee-required experiences including oncology forum, research projects, grand rounds, MUEs, etc.

　　• Collaborates with student and residency leadership to coordinate individual learning experiences.

　　• Attends and actively participates in trainee learning activities including grand rounds, student presentations, pharmacy pearls, journal club, grand rounds workshops, etc.

　　• Provides didactic lectures, in-services, shared student instruction or attends case conference presentations to trainees.

　　• Models professional behavior to orient, mentor, and train new clinical staff on patient care services, policy and procedures, and normal operating procedures (in collaboration with the Clinical Manager).

　　Clinical Support • Appropriately uses technology to facilitate safe and efficient delivery and communication of patient care (electronic health record, mobile devices, lap tops, VPN, etc.).

　　• Participates in medication-related processes to assess, evaluate, maintain and improve the delivery of patient care.

　　• Actively participates in institutional initiatives to develop, improve, validate and implement research and standard of patient care tools (ordersets, treatment plans, algorithms, patient education materials, etc.) to optimize patient care and safety.

　　• Adheres to regulatory/compliance policies and procedures that govern the profession and scope of practice.

　　• Completes pharmacy protocol reviews to facilitate the IRB submission processes.

　　• Critically analyzes their own practice, experience, medical literature, and other information resources for the purposes of self-improvement.

　　• Obtains/maintains required and preferred licenses, certifications, training, and continuing education prior to the deadlines including but not limited to preceptor certificate, pharmacist license, BLS, ACLS, service specific competencies, DTM, sterile compounding certification and process validation (as assigned), etc.

　　• Consistently documents and reviews clinical activity/interventions appropriately.

　　• Uses professional judgment and language to report safety events utilizing the institutional and federal government systems (UHC Safety Intelligence System, Medwatch, etc.).

　　• Consistently models service excellence.

　　• Attends and actively participates in committees/meetings (e.g., Division of Pharmacy, Disease Site and Institutional).

　　• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.

　　• Aligns all patient care activities and project work with departmental and institutional policies, business model/needs, goals, and vision.

　　• Other duties as assigned.

　　Other duties as assigned

　　COMPETENCIES

　　Influence Others - Present a compelling case for proposals and ideas; advocate for support and commitment from others; mobilize others to take action for benefit of the institution.

　　Self-Adaptability - Work in situations involving uncertainty, shifting priorities, and rapid change; deal constructively with mistakes and setbacks; demonstrate flexibility.

　　Professionalism - Employee demonstrates commitment to collaborative professional relationships with physicians and all members of the heath care team.

　　With Drive , you see that you can serve as a leader whether you have a formal leadership role or not. You tackle problems, move past setbacks and hardships, and don't lose sight of your goals. (Competencies: Self-Confidence, Analytical Thinking, Innovative Thinking, Technical Expertise)

　　You demonstrate Professionalism by setting the example for others and consistently modeling MD Anderson's values and service standards. You communicate effectively in a variety of ways. (Competencies: Inspire Trust, Oral Communication, Written Communication)

　　Through Emotional Intelligence , you maintain awareness of your own emotions and the emotions of those around you. Use nonverbal cues and feelings to engage others in an inclusive and responsive way. (Competencies: Active Listening, Teaming, Self-Reflection)

　　Having Coachability means you are engaged in relentless learning. You constantly ask questions and stay curious. You understand that the organization constantly evolves, and you should as well. (Competencies: Develop Oneself, Adaptability)

　　REQUIREMENTS

　　Education: Pharm.D degree.

　　Preferred Education: None

　　Certification: All of the following:

　　Texas State Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist license within 90 days of job entry.

　　Preferred Certification: Board Certification in appropriate specialty area - Board of Pharm

　　Experience: Pharmacy Practice Residency (PGY 1) and Residency in the area of specialization (PGY 2). Experience as a clinical pharmacist in the area of specialization may substitute for the required residency on a one to one basis.

　　Preferred Experience: Experience as a clinical pharmacy specialist

　　Onsite Presence: Is Required

　　Additional Information

　　Requisition ID: 163703

　　Employment Status: Full-Time

　　Employee Status: Regular

　　Work Week: Days

　　Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 147,500

　　Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 184,500

　　Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 221,500

　　FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay

　　Fund Type: Hard

　　Work Location: Onsite

　　Pivotal Position: Yes

　　Referral Bonus Available?: Yes

　　Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes

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