Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Cardiology $6000 Sign on

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
This position is part of the acute care pharmacy department and functions as the pharmacy expert on the interdisciplinary Cardiology team. The Cardiology Specialist provides clinical support for patients with advanced heart failure, including those with LVADs, and contributes to consultative services for cardiovascular pharmacotherapy. The specialist serves as a departmental leader in cardiology through executing initiatives, supporting quality improvement efforts, and educating pharmacy colleagues, providers, patients, and learners. Day-to-day activities include rounding with the inpatient cardiology team, optimizing drug therapy, and precepting pharmacy residents and/or students. 
Non-direct patient care activities may include cost savings initiatives, committee involvement, and participation in departmental projects and practice advancement efforts. 

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
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• 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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• 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
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire and
  (TSBP) REG PHARMACY TECNICIAN Eligible for licensure by Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) is required Upon Hire and
  (TSBP) REG PHARMACY TECNICIAN - Texas license wi