Pediatric Emergency Pharmacist – Impactful Clinical Care

UNM HOSPITALS; Monte Largo Hills (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

UNM Hospitals seeks a pediatric pharmacist for the emergency department. The role involves consults with physicians, education for patients and families, and ensuring safe, cost-effective drug use across inpatient and emergency settings.

The pharmacist will compound, dispense, and review orders, participate in CQI programs, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient care in the pediatric ED and hospital-wide services.

Qualifications

• Current NM pharmacist license or eligibility.
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) or equivalent.
• Board certification preferred for advanced clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Consult with physicians on drug usage, dosing, and substitutions.
• Compound and dispense medications per physician orders.
• Participate in CQI and adhere to UNM Hospitals policies.
• Educate patients and families about medications and therapy.
• Enter prescriptions into the pharmacy system and monitor interactions.

Skills

Pediatric ED care

Clinical pharmacotherapy

Medication safety

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

NM Pharmacist License

PharmD or equivalent

Board certification (preferred)

Tools

Pharmacy information system

Job description

UNM Hospitals seeks a pediatric pharmacist for the emergency department. The role involves consults with physicians, education for patients and families, and ensuring safe, cost-effective drug use across inpatient and emergency settings.

The pharmacist will compound, dispense, and review orders, participate in CQI programs, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient care in the pediatric ED and hospital-wide services.