Inpatient Pharmacist (Part-Time)

Boys Town; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Boys Town in Omaha, NE seeks an Inpatient Pharmacist to ensure safe, accurate use of medications and evaluate orders for dosing and contraindications. You will participate in medication ordering, preparation, dispensing, and outcome assessment.

Part-time schedule includes 20 hours weekly with day and evening shifts and holiday coverage. Candidates must be NE-licensed and BLS certified within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist with Nebraska state license.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Improve patient care by managing drug therapy for the patient population served.
• Review medications and collaborate with the healthcare team for appropriate management.
• Evaluate medication selection, dosing, route, frequency, cost effectiveness and duration.
• Evaluate orders for drug interactions, allergies, diseases, labs and food interactions.
• Assess medication profiles for therapeutic duplications.
• Prepare and dispense medication accurately and safely.
• Supervise supportive pharmacy personnel on shift.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services through consultations and monitoring.
• Detect and report adverse drug events and medication errors.
• Counsel patients, families, and staff on medications.
• Participate in medication reconciliation and supply chain management.
• Assist with drug shortages and inventory management.
• Cover technician duties on shifts when needed and complete required trainings.

Skills

Nebraska licensed pharmacist

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Summary:

In a career as an Inpatient Pharmacist, you join us in providing life-changing care to patients from across the region. In this role, you will ensure safe, accurate and appropriate use of medications. Evaluate prescribers' orders for dosing, allergies and contraindications. Participate in medication ordering, preparation, dispensing, and outcome assessment.

Schedule:

Part-Time; 20 hours a week, Day shifts are 6:00 AM-4:30 PM and evening shifts are 11:30 AM-10:00 PM. Every fourth weekend from 7:00 AM-7:00 PM. Holiday requirement includes one minor and one major holiday.

Locations:

West Hospital

Major Responsibilities & Duties:

• Improves patient care by managing drug therapy according to the patient population served.
• Reviews medications and collaborates with healthcare team to ensure appropriate medication management.
• Evaluates medication selection, dosage, route, frequency, cost effectiveness, and duration of therapy.
• Evaluates orders for drug interactions (drug-drug, allergy, drug-disease, drug-lab and drug-food).
• Evaluates the medication profile for therapeutic duplications.
• Prepares and dispenses medication in a manner that ensures accuracy, safety, regulatory adherence, quality and integrity of the drug product in a timely manner.
• Supervises the work of supportive pharmacy personnel.
• Provides clinical pharmacy services through consultations, pharmacokinetic monitoring, and clinical intervention tracking.
• Detects, monitors, and reports adverse drug events and medication errors.
• Provides medication counseling and education to patients, families, and front-line staff.
• Participates in the medication reconciliation process.
• Supports drug purchaser in managing drug shortages and medication supply chain.
• Tracks and monitors controlled drug discrepancies and medication overrides.
• Carries out technician responsibilities (automated dispensing cabinet stocking, compounding, etc.) on shifts when support staff are unavailable.
• Participates in mandatory in-services and/or CE programs as mandated by Boys Town and the State of Nebraska. Completes all required trainings and pharmacy specific competencies in a timely matter.
• Actively promotes and supports the Boys Town Mission. Fosters a healthy relationship between the department of pharmacy and the hospital. Fosters a healthy relationship within the department of pharmacy.
• Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

Required Qualifications:

• A registered pharmacist who is a graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy with a current Nebraska state license required.
• BLS certified within 90 days of transfer or hire required.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town - it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.