Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist

HCA Healthcare • Austin, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist serves as an expert medication management team member in collaboration with medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff, ensuring appropriate pharmacotherapy in areas of specialty. The role implements and monitors clinical protocols and guidelines and supports evidence-based medicine. Responsibilities also include medication distribution support, order entry, clinical interventions, research, performance and quality improvement, and representation at medical center committees and meetings.

The pharmacist trains and covers pharmacist shifts throughout the department, regardless of time of day or location, to maintain operational continuity. They provide leadership within the pharmacy team, support colleagues, facilitate communication, and work to resolve workflow or patient-care issues. They collaborate on medication-related issues by developing interventions, monitoring and documenting actions and outcomes, and communicating effectively with pharmacy and other staff.

The role leads and completes two assigned projects or initiatives per review period, identifies potential initiatives, and provides ongoing oversight. It also includes training and educating pharmacy students, residents, pharmacists, and technicians; maintaining an active Texas preceptor license; precepting at least one student per year; educating prescribers and other healthcare professionals; and helping ensure compliance with facility, state, and federal regulations and accreditation requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
• At least three years of experience as a licensed pharmacist at North Austin Medical Center or St. David’s Surgical Hospital, or comparable experience at another HCA facility.
• Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) or Postgraduate Year Two (PGY2) residency, or commensurate board certification.
• Current Pharmacist license with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP).
• Sterile Products (IV) Certification through the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 60 days of hire.
• Pediatric Life Support (PALS), applicable to clinical specialty, within 60 days of hire.
• Maintain an active Texas preceptor license and precept a minimum of one student per year.

Nice To Haves

• At least five years of experience as a licensed pharmacist at an HCA facility.

Responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate pharmacotherapy in areas of specialty in collaboration with medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff.
• Implement and monitor clinical protocols and guidelines and enhance evidence-based medicine.
• Provide medication distribution support, order entry, clinical interventions, research, performance and quality improvement, and representation at medical center committees and meetings.
• Train and cover pharmacist shifts throughout the department, regardless of time of day or location, to maintain operational continuity.
• Provide leadership within the pharmacy team, support colleagues, facilitate communication, and help resolve workflow or patient-care issues.
• Resolve medication-related issues through interventions, monitoring and documenting actions and outcomes, and communicating with pharmacy and non-pharmacy staff.
• Lead and complete two assigned projects or initiatives per review period, including identifying potential projects and providing ongoing oversight.
• Train and educate pharmacy students, residents, pharmacists, and technicians as needed; maintain an active Texas preceptor license and precept at least one student per year.
• Educate prescribers and other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
• Help ensure compliance with facility, state, and federal regulatory requirements and accreditation activities, including requirements related to The Joint Commission, the State Board of Pharmacy, and stroke accreditation programs.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level