Pediatric Pharmacist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Pharm. D. (Doctor of Pharmacy) degree or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
• Current or potential licensure by the date of hire by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in hospital pharmacy setting is highly desired.
• One (1) year of applicable pharmacy experience.
• Years of applicable experience include the time spent completing an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency.
• Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency in hospital pharmacy practice is desirable.
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency in pediatrics is highly desirable.
• Board certification in Pharmacotherapy or Pediatrics is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for medication preparation and dispensing: Verify and dispense sterile, non-sterile, hazardous preparations, pre-packaged medications, automated dispensing cabinet restocks, emergency drug trays and ambulance kits in accordance with physician orders and hospital protocols.
• Oversee pharmacy technicians, providing guidance and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and hospital policies and procedures.
• Direct technician workflow to support timely preparation and delivery of medications, in coordination with area leadership as appropriate.
• Ensure accuracy and appropriateness of all medications dispensed.
• Assist with inventory control.
• Support quality control measures to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Address and resolve medication-related issues or discrepancies.
• Evaluate the performance of pharmacy technicians and provide constructive feedback and guidance.
• Maintain current knowledge and competency in USP regulations related to medications dispensed.
• Provides Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM): Evaluate inpatient and clinic medication orders and prescriptions to ensure accuracy and appropriateness.
• Assure pharmacokinetic assessment of drug dosing on appropriate patients through: Clinical assessment of patients, Development of desired therapeutic goals, Preparation and communication of formal dosing recommendations.
• Communicate with prescribers about patient medication needs.
• Identify and evaluate adverse drug reactions.
• Provide drug information to other healthcare professionals.
• Confirm/clarify patient drug allergies noted in medical record.
• Complete medication history and reconcile home medications against the admission medications.
• Review and reconcile all medications upon patient transfer between clinical services.
• Review daily therapeutic monitoring information for all patients served by the patient care unit and other patient care units covered by the pharmacist’s health care team.
• Identify high risk medication therapy and review as appropriate.
• Complete competency exams and compliance training as required.
• Utilize appropriate resources and coordinate the resolution of financial concerns/burdens with Department financial counselors.
• Documents Patient Care Activities Performed: Enter medication error information into reporting system.
• Identify, evaluate, and take steps to avoid adverse drug reactions on all patients.
• Update patient allergies and patient-specific height and weight information when needed.
• Document interventions with prescribers and other health care providers.
• Document pharmacokinetic-based dosing recommendations and other pertinent patient information.
• Spearheads Patient Care Initiatives: The pharmacist must become the patient’s advocate for all efforts centering on drug therapy.
• The pharmacist must be able to positively influence therapeutic decisions which will affect patients and their care.
• Coordinate medication orders written during assigned hours of duty.
• Review and verify medication orders.
• Complete documentation on all inpatient chemotherapy patients as required.
• Respond to order questions on the floor and assist with triage of orders when able.
• Follow-up on medication system problems (e.g. late parenteral nutrition order receipt, high cost drug therapy, non-formulary drug requests, missing doses, unclear or inappropriate prescription orders).
• Participate in multi-disciplinary initiatives.
• Serve on intra- and interdepartmental committees as required.
• Provides Educational Services: Serve as preceptor for pharmacy students and pharmacy residents on clinical rotations sponsored by the UI Health Care Department of Pharmaceutical Care.
• Present in-service educational programs to staff nurses, physicians, and other members of the Health care team.
• Present at and participate in other educational programs sponsored by the Department of Pharmaceutical Care, the College of Pharmacy, other UIHC departments, and state and national organizations.
• Coordinate/conduct patient medication education classes (where appropriate).
• Serve as a mentor and role model for other pharmacists within the Department.
• Participates in Research: The Pediatric Pharmacist should participate in research activities as appropriate, including providing support for Investigational Drug Service orders and prescriptions.
• Learning and Professional Development: Seeks opportunities to enhance one’s own knowledge, skills and abilities as they relate to one’s current position and/or to prepare for potential future roles and overall career development that contribute to the mission and goals of the institution.
• Responsibility and Accountability: Represents the interests of the University and of unit leadership in the use of resources to meet service and productivity demands within unit goals and budgets; strives to promote continual process and quality improvement.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options, including 7-on/7-off rotations, evening shifts, weekend-only options, etc.
• Sign-on bonus up to $10,000