Clinical Pharmacist (Overnight) at Children's Health

Dallas, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy, Medication Safety, Pharmacotherapy Consultations, Drug Information, Drug Interactions Monitoring, Transitions of Care, Quality Improvement, Order Entry Set Build, Compounding, Technician Supervision, Code Response, Inventory Management, Narcotics Security, Committee Participation, Precepting, Continuing Education

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Job Title & Specialty Area: Clinical Pharmacist Department: Central Inpatient Pharmacy Location: Dallas, TX Shift: Overnight, 12-hr Shifts Job Type: On-Site Why Children’s Health? At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all. Summary: The pharmacist in this position is responsible for all pharmaceutical services in assigned areas. As a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team the clinical pharmacist promotes an environment of safe, rational, effective and efficient medication use while providing services to meet the needs of the patient. Performs other pharmacy services as appropriate. Responsibilities: Review orders for appropriateness and complete final verification. Assess the effectiveness, safety and affordability of patient medications. Work collaboratively with the healthcare team to develop and optimize patient medication therapy and provide pharmacotherapy consultations as requested in practice area. Provide drug information on medication use, dosage, side effects and composition to physicians, nurses, and patients/families. Monitor inpatient and outpatient profiles for drug interactions, food-drug interactions, and duplication of therapy. Participate in transitions of care and assist with issues involving patient access to medications. Participate in quality improvement activities such as floor inspections, medication use evaluations, and documentation of interventions. Have knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; demonstrates awareness of the industry, including regulatory requirements, evolving customer demands, and the factors that differentiate the organization in the market. Support contributions to pharmacy and medical literature. Participate in research where applicable. Maintain knowledge in area of expertise. Provide education to pharmacists, pharmacy residents, nurses and providers. Precept pharmacy students, residents and fellows. Facilitate the compounding, labeling and packaging of medications and pharmaceuticals and provide supervision and verification of technicians work. Respond to code and/or trauma pages when received. Assist in maintaining the department drug inventory at acceptable levels, and ensuring security of narcotics. Participate in the development, implementation and ongoing review of Epic order entry and set build. Attend hospital committee meetings as needed. Participate in continuing education programs, in-services, and workshops to maintain current knowledge and enhance professional growth. Perform other duties and special projects as required. WORK EXPERIENCE At least 1 year previous hospital experience preferred EDUCATION Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Degree (B.S. or Pharm.D) from an accredited school of pharmacy required Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience Doctorate of Pharmacy and completion of a pediatric clinical pharmacy residency preferred 20 hour ACPE accredited IV training course, except in Retail / First Pharmacy areas. Required within 90 days LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Current Texas Pharmacist license Required Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements 90 Days Required PALS Certification for all emergency care and critical care clinical pharmacists 180 Days Required ACLS Certification for all emergency care and critical care clinical pharmacists 180 Days Required Board of Pharmacy Specialties Certification Preferred A Place Where You Belong We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute. Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You: Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years. 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks) Caregiver Leave Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.

Responsibilities

The pharmacist is responsible for all pharmaceutical services in assigned areas, promoting safe, rational, effective, and efficient medication use as part of the multidisciplinary healthcare team. Key duties include reviewing orders, assessing medication effectiveness and safety, providing pharmacotherapy consultations, and monitoring patient profiles for interactions.