NICU & OB Clinical Pharmacist — Day Shift, Collaborative Care

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

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