Clinical Operations Pharmacist - Main Inpatient Pharmacy

As a Clinical Pharmacist at Children's Health, you will play an important part in helping children get the care they need.

The Clinical Operations Pharmacist is responsible for all pharmaceutical services in central pharmacy or satellite. As a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, the clinical operations pharmacist promotes an environment of safe, rational, effective, and efficient medication use while providing services to meet the needs of the patient. The role also performs other pharmacy services as appropriate.

PRN, Variable Shifts

* 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 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.

* Participate in code and/or trauma cases when received within the emergency department and assist in code situations outside of the emergency department.

* 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.

* Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; compares data from different sources to draw conclusions; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.

* Deals effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.

* Accomplishes tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.

* Sets high standards of performance for self and others; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self imposes standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

* Perform other duties and special projects as required.

Experience

* At least 1 year of experience of hospital pharmacy practice

* At least 5 years of experience in any other pharmacy practice; management experience preferred.

Education

* Four-year Degree (B.S. or Pharm.D) from an accredited school of pharmacy required.

Licenses and Certifications

* Current Texas Pharmacist license, required.

* BLS Certification, required.

* IV certification, required.

* Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification, preferred.

About Us

At Children's Health, we value the role each team member plays in helping us deliver on our mission of making life better for children. We take pride in providing a rich and rewarding career opportunities that enable team members to reach their highest potential.

For nine consecutive years, Children's Health has been recognized as one of the150 top places to work in health care by Becker's Hospital Review. This esteemed list features healthcare systems which offer professional development, growth, excellent benefits and promotion of diversity above and beyond other organizations.

We invite you to learn more about Children's Health.

Benefits

Children's Health offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits program and opportunities for learning and career development. We promote a diverse and inclusive workplace, and our team members have a voice in their work through surveys and town halls.