Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist – Endocrinology

CCMC Cook Children's Medical Center; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth, TX seeks an Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist focused on pediatric endocrinology to provide safe medication management in an ambulatory setting. You will collaborate with clinicians to develop treatment plans and ensure high-quality pharmaceutical care for children with chronic conditions.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, counseling, and ongoing therapy optimization within a 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday, usually 8:30am–5pm.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy is required.
• Texas Pharmacist License or eligible for Texas licensure.
• Licensure as pharmacist and as a preceptor within 90 days of employment.
• BLS for Health Care Providers and Pediatric Advanced Life Support within stated timelines.
• PGY1 residency or 3 years’ pharmacist experience in a comparable health-system setting preferred.
• Pediatric hospital experience preferred; specialty pharmacy and diabetes education are plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and manage medication therapy for pediatric endocrinology patients.
• Counsel patients and caregivers on medications and therapy plans.
• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews and monitor therapy outcomes.
• Collaborate with clinic staff to ensure safe, effective pharmacotherapy.
• Identify process improvements to enhance the medication-use system and patient safety.
• Participate in training opportunities for students, residents, or staff.

Education

Pharmacy degree from ACPE-accredited school

Job description

Location: Medical Center - Fort Worth Department: Pharmacy-ASC Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 40

Summary

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts, (usually 8:30am-5pm), subject to change per clinic needs. The Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist will be responsible and accountable for the provision of safe and effective medication management for a wide variety of pediatric patients with chronic health conditions in an ambulatory setting. In collaboration with various healthcare providers and clinic staff, the ambulatory clinical pharmacist ensures optimal pharmaceutical therapy outcomes and prospectively develops pharmaceutical plans for each patient. All activities are done in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations with the health and welfare of the patient paramount. This position has a primary focus in the Endocrinology Clinic with time spent on specialty pharmacy services. Those with experience in clinical program development and specialty pharmacy coordination within an ambulatory care setting are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates must be patient-centered, innovative, adaptable to change, and autonomous in a dynamic growing ambulatory service.

Activities

• Providing direct patient care and coordinating transition of care for patients with chronic health conditions.
• Conduct comprehensive medication management for patients with endocrinology related conditions.
• Provide thorough medication counseling and education to patients and their caregivers.
• Monitor patient response to therapy and adjust medication regimens as needed.
• Review patient charts to identify, prevent, or manage drug-related problems, including improper drug or dose selection, appropriate dosing, mitigating adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, medication access, and treatment failures.
• Provide consultative services to other healthcare professionals regarding pharmacotherapy.
• Identify, design, and implement improvements in the medication-use system to advance patient safety and maximize therapeutic outcomes.
• Develop training and education opportunities for students, residents, or staff.

Requirements

• Graduate from an American Council on Pharmacy Education accredited school of pharmacy is required.
• Texas Pharmacist License or eligible for Texas Licensure as a registered pharmacist.
• Pharmacist and pharmacy preceptor licensure must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification within 60 days of hire (critical care areas only).
• PGY1 residency accredited by the American Society for Health-System Pharmacy or 3 years commensurate pharmacist experience in a comparable health-system setting is strongly preferred but not required.
• Previous pediatric experience in a hospital setting is strongly preferred.
• Previous specialty pharmacy experience is preferred, but not required Formal diabetes education (CDCES or BC-ADM) preferred but not required.

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