Hospital Pharmacist - Pediatric Care & Rounds Lead

Jobtome; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital in Austin seeks a registered pharmacist to promote pharmaceutical care by managing medication processes, ensuring accurate dosing, and supporting patient education for a pediatric to adult population.

Responsibilities include reviewing therapies, entering orders, aseptic compounding, participating in rounds, and coordinating with nurses and physicians to optimize safety and effectiveness. A Texas Pharmacist license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree is required.
• Valid, unrestricted Pharmacist license issued by the State of Texas is required.
• 2+ years hospital staff pharmacist experience preferred.
• 20 hours of training in compounding sterile products accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education or the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures appropriateness of medication doses based on diagnosis, weight or body surface area, allergies, and drug interactions.
• Accurately enters medication orders and ensures medications are correct, processed, and delivered within guidelines.
• Follows aseptic technique and infection-control practices in preparing sterile products; ensures staff comply.
• Reviews patient therapies, participates in daily rounds, and makes recommendations on side effects and interactions.
• Monitors efficacy and toxicity of regimens, high-risk meds, and therapeutic drug levels.
• Participates in medication reconciliation and provides education to patients and caregivers.
• Completes intervention documentation, patient profile reviews, discharge reviews, and reports.

Education

Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital in Austin seeks a registered pharmacist to promote pharmaceutical care by managing medication processes, ensuring accurate dosing, and supporting patient education for a pediatric to adult population.

Responsibilities include reviewing therapies, entering orders, aseptic compounding, participating in rounds, and coordinating with nurses and physicians to optimize safety and effectiveness. A Texas Pharmacist license is required.