Pediatric Hospital Pharmacist - Clinical Rounds & Safety

Jobtome; Kyle (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a licensed pharmacist to manage medication processes within a pediatric-focused hospital setting. The role emphasizes accurate dosing, order entry, and participation in rounds with a focus on safety and education for patients and staff.

Responsibilities include monitoring therapies, medication reconciliation, drug information, and collaboration with nurses and physicians, with attention to high-alert medications, sterile compounding, and infection-control

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid, unrestricted Pharmacist license issued by the State of Texas.
• Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Pharmacy degree required.
• 2+ years hospital staff pharmacist experience preferred.
• 20 hours of sterile compounding training accredited by ACPE or ASHP required.
• Respiratory fit testing required upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensures appropriateness of medication doses based on diagnosis, weight or BSA, allergies, and interactions.
• Accurately enters medication orders and ensures correct processing and delivery within guidelines.
• Follows aseptic technique and infection-control practices in preparing sterile products and trains staff accordingly.
• Reviews patient therapies, participates in daily rounds, and counsels on side effects and drug interactions.
• Monitors efficacy and toxicity of regimens, high-risk meds, and therapeutic drug levels.
• Performs medication reconciliation at admission, transfer, and discharge and provides education to patients and caregivers.

Skills

Pharmacist license

Hospital experience

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

Bachelor's degree in pharmacy

Tools

Sterile compounding training

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a licensed pharmacist to manage medication processes within a pediatric-focused hospital setting. The role emphasizes accurate dosing, order entry, and participation in rounds with a focus on safety and education for patients and staff.

Responsibilities include monitoring therapies, medication reconciliation, drug information, and collaboration with nurses and physicians, with attention to high-alert medications, sterile compounding, and infection-control