Clinical Pharmacist, Emergency Department

Dallas, TX

On-Site

Overnight shift, 7 on/7 off schedule

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 managementin 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

• Works collaboratively with the ED healthcare team to develop and optimize patient medication therapy.
• Provides comprehensive pharmacy medication management review of ED medication orders including during medical emergencies, code resuscitation efforts, and high-risk procedures.
• Completes medication order verification reviews for both ED medication orders and discharge medication orders.
• Provides knowledge of pharmacotherapy practices for pediatric emergency medicine including medication indication, dose, adverse effects, and monitoring to physicians, nurses, and patients/families.
• 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.
• Facilitates the preparation and labeling of medications to meet the immediate needs of critically ill patients.
• Provides discharge counseling to patients and caregivers for home emergency rescue medications.
• Adapts to changes in work environment to provide effective patient care.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and attends hospital committee meetings as needed.
• Maintains current knowledge in area of expertise including participating in continuing education programs, in-services, and literature review to enhance professional growth.
• Contributes to pharmacy and medical literature and participates in research where applicable.
• Provides education to pharmacy staff, nurses, and providers including precepting pharmacy residents and students.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and ongoing review of Epic medication orders and medication order set builds as needed.
• Maintains responsibility and accountability for successfully completing tasks or projects.
• Performs other duties and special projects as required.

This will be a full time, overnight position in the emergency department that follows a 7 on 7 off schedule pattern.

Qualifications

Required

• Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited school of pharmacy or equivalent degree
• Pharmacy licensure in the state of Texas
• One year of hospital experience
• 20-hour ACPE accredited IV sterile compounding training course required within 90 days

Preferred

• Completion of PGY1 ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency or equivalent experience (3 years of hospital experience); pediatric-focused PGY1 or pediatric hospital experience preferred
• Completion of PGY2 ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency in pediatrics, critical care, or emergency medicine
• Board of Pharmacy Specialties Certification

Certifications

Required within 90 days of hire

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

A Place Where You Belong

We put our patients first, but our employees are a close second. 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