Clinical Pharmacist (ACS)

Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist

Department: Acute Care Services (ACS)

Location: Dallas, TX

Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00AM-5:30PM, Rotate every Fourth Weekend

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 clinical 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. This role also performs other pharmacy services as appropriate.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews orders for appropriateness and completes final verification.
• Assesses 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.
• Provides drug information on medication use, dosage, side effects and composition to physicians, nurses, and patients/families. Monitors inpatient and outpatient profiles for drug interactions, food-drug interactions, and duplication of therapy.
• Participates in transitions of care and assists with issues involving patient access to medications.
• Participates in quality improvement activities such as floor inspections, medication use evaluations, and documentation of interventions. Has 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.
• Supports 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.
• Participates in the development, implementation and ongoing review of Epic order entry and set build.
• Attends hospital committee meetings as needed. * Participates in continuing education programs, in-services, and workshops to maintain current knowledge and enhance professional growth.

• Supports learners within the pharmacy department such as interns, students, and residents via rotation and project precepting as needed.

• Supports direct patient and/or caregiver education as needed. * Performs other duties and special projects as required.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 1 year previous hospital experience preferred
• Pediatric clinical pharmacy residency preferred

EDUCATION

• Bachelor degree in pharmacy (BS Pharm) or Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited school of pharmacy required
  

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Current Texas Pharmacist license required
• Pharmacist Preceptor license required within 90 days
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course required within 90 days
• 20-hour ACPE accredited IV training course required within 90 days
• 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.