Clinical Pharmacist General Medicine

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive benefits package

Annual bonus program

Paid time off

Parental leave

403(b) employer match

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora seeks a pharmacist specialized in pediatric care to ensure safe, appropriate, and economical drug use across patient care teams. The role includes clinical pharmacy services, medication information, and participation in multidisciplinary rounds, with oversight of staff and process improvements.

The position offers a regular schedule, 40 hours per week, a comprehensive benefits package, relocation assistance for external applicants, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or BS in Pharmacy required.
• Completion of one year pharmacy residency.
• Equivalency: one year of pharmacy work experience accepted in lieu of residency.
• BLS certification required.
• Colorado pharmacist license (DORA) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide drug information and counseling, review medications, and support safe therapeutic use.
• Report adverse drug events and participate in safety initiatives.
• Deliver clinical pharmacy services across pediatrics through rounds, education, and disease outcome analysis.
• Provide oversight to pharmacy staff and assist with operations and inventory.

Education

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

Pharmacy residency completed

Equivalency: 1 year pharmacy experience

BLS certification

Colorado pharmacist license (DORA)

Job description

vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, 403(b), relocation assistance

Location

Aurora

Position Type

Regular

Job Overview

Ensures safe, appropriate, and economical use of drugs through the application of specialized skills and knowledge in pediatric patient care.

Additional Information

Hours per week: 40, eligible for benefits

Shift: Monday - Friday 8-hour shifts, with every 4th weekend staffing in the pharmacy department (which could be evenings) and rotating holidays.

Eligible Incentives: Relocation assistance available for qualified external applicants.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides drug information services by responding to questions regarding medication compatibilities, adverse drug events, regimens, dosing, interactions, storage and disposal, compounding, therapeutic uses of medications and pharmaceutical supplies in a timely manner; using a systematic approach to effectively searching, retrieving, and evaluating the literature and appropriately communicating and applying the information to the patient care situation; and assisting with the development, maintenance, and implementation of hospital and department policy and procedures related to medication use, storage, restrictions, and administration.
• Sustains and implements quality and safety initiatives and practices in the department and throughout the hospital. Reports adverse drug events and medication variances using the hospital variance reporting program (QSRS).
• Sustains clinical pharmacy services throughout the organization by providing pharmaceutical care for pediatric patients of all age ranges through participation in multi-disciplinary team rounds and/or care, emergency response, education, guidance, interpretation and analysis of medication related therapeutic issues; documenting pharmaceutical interventions according to departmental standards; performing therapeutic drug monitoring and disease outcome analysis; and timely verification of medication orders in an electronic health record system.
• Participate in general pharmacy operations throughout the organization through appropriate medication preparation, dispensing, and inventory control. Provides oversight to pharmacy technicians, interns, residents, and students as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree

Experience: Completion of one year pharmacy residency

Equivalency: One year of pharmacy work experience accepted in lieu of residency

Certification(s): BLS certification (American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute accepted)

Licensure(s): State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Pharmacist license

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $125,036.77 to $187,555.16

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Colorado Residents

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