Job Title & Specialty Area: Clinical Pharmacist
Department: Emergency Department
Location: Dallas, TX
Shift: Variable Day & Mid- Shifts, 12 Hours, Rotating Weekends
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 pharmacist is responsible for providing comprehensive medication management in a fast-paced, high-acuity emergency department (ED). As a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, the clinical pharmacist promotes an environment of safe and effective medication utilization while providing services to meet the needs of the patient.
Responsibilities:
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Works collaboratively with the ED healthcare team to develop and optimize patient medication therapy.
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Maintains responsibility and accountability for successfully completing tasks or projects.
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Participates in the development, implementation, and ongoing review of Epic medication orders and medication order set builds as needed.
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Provides education to pharmacy staff, nurses, and providers including precepting pharmacy residents and students.
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Contributes to pharmacy and medical literature and participates in research where applicable.
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Maintains current knowledge in area of expertise including participating in continuing education programs, in-services, and literature review to enhance professional growth.
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Participates in quality improvement initiatives and attends hospital committee meetings as needed.
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Adapts to changes in work environment to provide effective patient care.
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Provides discharge counseling to patients and caregivers for home emergency rescue medications.
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Facilitates the preparation and labeling of medications to meet the immediate needs of critically ill patients.
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Participate in bedside response for all patients needing immediate intervention including critically ill patients, patients with high risk for sepsis, behavioral emergencies, seizures, and more.
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Provides knowledge of pharmacotherapy practices for pediatric emergency medicine including medication indication, dose, adverse effects, and monitoring to physicians, nurses, and patients/families.
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Completes medication order verification reviews for both ED medication orders and discharge medication orders.
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Provides comprehensive pharmacy medication management review of ED medication orders including during medical emergencies, code resuscitation efforts, and high-risk procedures.
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Performs other duties and special projects as required.
This will be a full time, day and mid-shift position in the emergency department with 12 hour shifts and rotating weekends.
Work Experience
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At least 1 year previous hospital experience
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Completion of PGY1 ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency or equivalent experience (3 years of hospital experience); pediatric-focused PGY1 or pediatric hospital experience preferred
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Completion of PGY2 ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency in pediatrics, critical care, or emergency medicine preferred
Education
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Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited school of pharmacy or equivalent degree
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20-hour ACPE accredited IV sterile compounding training course required within 90 days
Licenses And Certifications
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Current Texas Pharmacist license
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Basic Life Support. Obtain within 90 Days
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification for all emergency care and critical care clinical pharmacists obtain within 180 Days
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification for all emergency care and critical care clinical pharmacists. Obtain within 180 Days
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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:
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Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years
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4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
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Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
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Caregiver Leave
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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.
