Staff Pharmacist (Days / Evenings) Part Time at Texas Children's Careers

Austin, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication Management, Drug Problem Identification, Drug Problem Resolution, Patient Safety Systems, Investigational Drug Records, Discharge Medication Review, Patient Counseling, Study Initiation, Study Maintenance, Study Closure, Compounding Sterile Products, Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We are searching for a Staff Pharmacist -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will promote pharmaceutical care by managing the medication process, identifying and preventing potential drug-related problems, and resolving actual drug-related problems. Additionally, you perform the duties of a registered pharmacist. All responsibilities will be performed in a manner developmentally appropriate for the ages of patients served (0-adult). Think you’ve got what it takes? Responsibilities: * Ensures medications meet the highest standards * Participates in the education of patients, caregivers, and the community * Supports patient safety systems * Checks all available means of communication including e-mail, mailbox, and voicemail every shift * Ensures the smooth running of the pharmacy and acts as a role model for technicians and other pharmacists as evidenced by lack of complaints, medication incident reports, and peer review * Maintains investigational drug records according to departmental policy * Contribute to the medication management process * Conduct discharge medication review (difficult to obtain, prescription accuracy) and counseling, ensuring that patients/caregivers understand their medication therapies upon discharge * Participates in study initiation, maintenance and closure As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards. Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree or Ph.D. in Pharmacy required * RPH certification from the state of Texas required * 2+ years hospital staff pharmacist experience preferred * 20 hours of training in compounding sterile products accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education or the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists preferred Texas Children’s presence in Austin helps support a pediatric population of more than half a million and keeps kids healthy and happy from birth to adulthood. Texas Children’s first health care location in Austin, Texas Children’s Urgent Care West Gate, opened in March 2018, providing high quality pediatric-focused care after hours and on weekends. There are now more than 15 Texas Children’s Pediatric primary care practices in the greater Austin area providing full-service family care including routine childhood immunizations, well visits, and sick care. Our Specialty Care Center in Austin includes a multidisciplinary group of pediatric specialists committed to providing comprehensive care across a wide spectrum of services. Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, is our new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin families. To join our community of more than 15,000 dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org [https://clicktime.symantec.com/15xWC4fUiyXC26ijjYEvv?h=cDmevvDiYWPjwR64iysCuyykn62t7w3YHzzea4d09Pw=&u=https://www.texaschildrenspeople.org/]. Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Responsibilities

The Staff Pharmacist will promote pharmaceutical care by managing the medication process, identifying and preventing drug-related problems, and resolving actual drug-related issues while performing all duties of a registered pharmacist for patients aged 0 to adult. Key duties include ensuring medication quality, participating in patient education, supporting safety systems, and managing investigational drug records.