Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas
Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas provides specialized inpatient care for children with complex medical and behavioral health needs. Our interdisciplinary team is dedicated to bridging the gap from hospital to home, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that helps every child reach their fullest potential. At Nexus, we are committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients and families we serve.
Under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, the Pharmacist is responsible for overseeing all pharmacy operations within the hospital, ensuring compliance with DNV, CMS, state, and federal regulations. This role plays a critical part in medication management, clinical collaboration, and patient safety while supporting high-quality pediatric care in an inpatient setting.
Review, interpret, and process physician medication orders accurately and efficiently
Prepare, dispense, and monitor medication therapies in accordance with applicable laws and best practices
Monitor drug therapy, including lab values and levels; recommend or implement appropriate adjustments
Conduct medication reconciliation and ensure accurate documentation in the Medication Administration Record (MAR)
Ensure all medication charges and reports are completed accurately and daily
Maintain pharmacy operations, including Pyxis system management and drug database accuracy
Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to optimize medication therapy and formulary use
Communicate drug-related information clearly to patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members
Partner with providers to identify cost-effective medication alternatives when appropriate
Actively participate in team conferences and interdisciplinary care planning
Provide medication education to patients and families and document all interactions
Deliver in-services and ongoing education to nursing and clinical staff
Support orientation, training, and competency validation of pharmacy and nursing personnel
Ensure compliance with DNV, CMS, state, and federal pharmacy regulations
Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready pharmacy environment
Participate in Performance Improvement (PI) initiatives to enhance service quality and efficiency
Attend and contribute to monthly department and staff meetings
Follow established protocols, including:
Manage Pyxis system functions, including:
Reconcile reports including discrepancies and overrides
Provide on-call pharmacy coverage as needed
Communicate effectively with vendors and external partners
Address and resolve concerns from patients, families, and staff professionally
Support departmental goals and perform additional duties as assigned
Experience in a hospital or pediatric setting preferred
Strong knowledge of DNV, CMS, and state regulatory requirements
