Pharmacist Team Lead (Plano)

Job Title & Specialty Area: Pharmacist Team Lead

Department: Pharmacy

Location: Plano, TX

Shift: 7-on-7-off, 9:00AM-9:00PM

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:
This job is responsible for supervising the daily operational and personnel activities of the assigned work group of the Pharmacy Department. Oversight requires appropriate level of expertise to oversee the work group according to professional standards and practices. In certain work groups, the Team Leader may also be the Pharmacist In Charge (PIC).

Responsibilities:

• Perform all duties of a staff pharmacist including, but not limited to, compounding, labeling and packaging medications, providing advice regarding medication use, dosage, side effects and composition, and monitoring patient profiles.
• Supervise the daily operations of the pharmacy staff; participate in the selection, training, orientation and assignment of staff; assist in the development of standards of performance; evaluate employee performance and conduct coaching and counseling when appropriate; process weekly timesheets; initiate and/or make recommendations for personnel actions.
• Respond to and resolve customer service issues brought forth by other departments or units as they relate to Pharmacy Services.
• Participate in performance improvement activities; represent the Pharmacy Department on hospital committees and projects; assist in maintaining a continuous level of readiness for inspection by external groups.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 years Job related experience required
• At least 3 years Job related experience preferred
• Completion of a residence program preferred

EDUCATION

• Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience From an accredited school of Pharmacy required
• Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience Doctorate of Pharmacy preferred
• Completion of a Pediatric Clinical Pharmacy Residency preferred
• 20 hour ACPE accredited IV training course required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Current Texas licensure and registration as a Pharmacist Upon Hire 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 clinical pharmacists 180 Days required

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.