Clinical Pharmacist, Pediatrics

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist, Pediatrics at Baptist Medical Center East to lead clinical pharmacy activities within the pediatric department. You will support staff development, maintaining current pharmaceutical practices and policies, and provide oversight across assigned areas.

The role emphasizes planning and implementing new programs, ensuring safe, effective, and economical medication therapy while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and ensuring high standards of

Qualifications

• Pharmacist degree required; PharmD preferred.
• Completion of ASHP-accredited residency or minimum 2 years' experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for clinical pharmacy activities within Pediatrics.
• Support staff development to meet competency standards.
• Provide oversight, guidance, and support for assigned areas.
• Plan, implement, and follow up on new programs and activities promoting safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication therapy.

Skills

Team leadership

Pharmaceutical calculations

Aseptic technique

Communication

Education

PharmD degree

ASHP residency or 2+ years experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights:

Summary: The Clinical Pharmacist, Pediatrics shall provide leadership for all clinical pharmacy activities within assigned area. This individual shall provide support for staff development so that staff meets minimum competency standards. The Pharmacist shall maintain knowledge of current pharmaceutical practices and policies. Additionally, the Pharmacist will support management by providing oversight, guidance, and support for all assigned areas. This individual shall participate in the planning, organization, implementation, and follow up of new programs and activities. The Pharmacist will promote safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication therapy throughout the department. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education/Experience:

Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy required, PharmD degree preferred. Completion of an ASHP-accredited residency program or a minimum of 2 years' experience.

Licensure/Certification:

Active RPH required, Active Alabama Controlled Substance certification required, BLS required, BPS certification preferred, Additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc) may be required depending upon area assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software. Strong team leadership skills, strong organization, interpersonal, and customer relations skills. Must be able to meet strict deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, and excellent organizational skills. Must be able to complete multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to remain calm in difficult situations. Strong written and oral communication skills, proficient computer skills, proven track record of successful performance. Ability to understand complex multifactor situations and bring appropriate solutions. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Proficient in pharmaceutical calculations. Knowledgeable in aseptic technique.

Primary Location:

Baptist Medical Center East Job: Clinical Pharmacist, Pediatrics Job Type: Regular-Full time Shift: 7 on / 7 off - First Shift (United States of America) Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.