About this opportunity
Children's Health lists this Clinical Pharmacist (ICU - DAYS) opportunity in dallas, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title & Specialty Area: Clinical Pharmacist
Department: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Location: Dallas, TX
Shift: Day Shift, 6:00AM-6:00PM
Job Type: On-Site
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 required
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
Benefits
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.
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Worksite address
dallas, TX, 75215, US
Who can apply
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