PICU Clinical Pharmacist

Must-Haves

PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency Training required 

Must have already completed residency training (Cannot accept current residents)

Current Clinical Pharmacist experience in PICU or related area within acute care pediatrics/Children's hospital

Job Description
Our Client is seeking a Residency Trained Clinical Pharmacist to join our 32-bed Pediatrics Intensive Care Unit. 

This position requires PGY2 Residency Training to be considered. 

Schedule: Day shift, M-F, 8 to 5 but the specialist will round with physicians, as well as attend meetings so need to be flexible. 

On-call schedule requirements includes one full week every 8 weeks. Coverage is after hours and weekends for that full week.  No add'l pay for on-call.

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Minimum Qualifications

Education: Doctorate of Pharmacy degree; Completion of ASHP accredited pharmacy practice residency or fellowship or demonstration of equivalent experience preferred

Licenses/Certifications: Licensure in State of Texas; Pharmacy Sterile Product certification through an in-house program or other accredited program if appropriate

Position develops, implements, and monitors clinical pharmacy programs to improve patient care with an additional focus on decreasing cost; provides clinical services to patients and professional staff; interacts with medical staff on drug utilization and cost containment. May be asked to assist in supervising the activities of all department employees in consultation with the department Director and/or Pharmacy Manager.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

Ability to promote teamwork, build effective relationships, and to lead/facilitate work groups
Strong customer service skills
Knowledge of pharmacy and hospital computer systems and computer-assisted devices
Familiarity with health care reimbursement environment
Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “we advance health” through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results.