Clinical Pharmacist - Obstetrics/Neonatal ICU

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to support the Obstetrics and Neonatal ICU teams. The role involves day shifts with a rotating evening schedule (1400–2200) and periodic weekend coverage, collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to optimize pharmacotherapy for OB and neonatal patients.

You will participate in rounds, perform PK dosing and IV-to-PO conversions, adjust doses for organ dysfunction, and contribute to education, safety, and residency

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist - State Board of Pharmacy in primary practice state.
• ACLS certification as required.
• PALS and/or NRP certification as required.
• BLS certification - American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Participates in performance improvement efforts to strengthen systems and policies for safer pharmaceutical care.
• Attends patient care rounds with the multidisciplinary team and delivers patient-focused pharmacotherapy care.
• Flexes to cover shifts as needed to support department staffing and coverage.
• Ensures timely medication order processing via order entry, verification and problem order resolution.
• Performs patient-specific medication reviews including PK dosing and IV to PO conversions with documentation.
• Adjusts doses based on renal or hepatic function.
• Reports medication incidents and adverse drug reactions and participates in safety reviews.
• Participates in medication reconciliation and provides patient education when appropriate.
• Educates staff through presentations or in-services on pharmaceutical topics.
• Precepts residents and students, providing feedback and mentorship.

Skills

Pharmacist licensure

ACLS

PALS/NRP

BLS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

PGY-1/PGY-2 residency (preferred)

Job description

Position Title Clinical Pharmacist - Obstetrics/Neonatal ICU Bell Hospital

This clinical pharmacist position would work 8 hour shifts providing care for our Neonatal Intensive Care and OB patients primarily during the day shift hours. All inpatient clinical pharmacist positions work an average of 3 evenings per month (evening shift hours 1400-2200) and rotate approximately every 4th weekend.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Actively participates in organizational and departmental performance improvement efforts to strengthen existing systems, processes, policies and procedures by introducing new ideas that lead to improved pharmaceutical care in clinical areas and in the pharmacy department as a whole.
• Actively participates on the multidisciplinary team by consistently attending patient care rounds and providing patient – focused pharmaceutical care by assessing and monitoring drug therapy to ensure safe and cost – conscious treatment regimens.
• Actively supports department staffing needs by flexing to other areas or alternative scheduling in order to assist in coverage of supplemental shifts when primary team is in need.
• Assures timely medication order processing by participating in order entry, order verification and reviewing medication orders for timely resolution of problem orders.
• Completes patient‑specific medication profile reviews resulting in execution of protocol based drug therapy including, but not limited to pharmacokinetic dosing and IV to PO conversions with appropriate documentation.
• Adjusts doses as appropriate for patient specific parameters such as renal or hepatic dysfunction.
• Continually reports medication incidents and adverse drug reactions in Patient Safety Net (PSN) and participates in medication incident review, peer review, or other activities to establish safe medication systems.
• Participates in medication reconciliation at the time of admission, transfer, and/or discharge and provides patient education when appropriate.
• Shares pharmaceutical expertise by coordinating and providing educational presentations or in‑services for pharmacy and non‑pharmacy staff.
• Supports pharmacy residency programs, clerkship students and interns by precepting organized rotations, providing timely and constructive feedback, participating in training and orientation, providing mentorship, and collaborating on presentations and projects.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college or university.
• Preferred Education and Experience Completion of an accredited pharmacy post graduate training program (PGY-1 and/or PGY-2 residency program).

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Pharmacist - State Board of Pharmacy in state of primary practice site.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) certification as necessary.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification as necessary.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA).
• Preferred Licensure and Certification Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties certification in chosen area of specialty.

Time Type: Job Requisition ID: R-53266

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally‑protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world‑class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by an commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life‑changing treatments for the people we serve.