Pediatric Hospital Pharmacist - Orthopedics & Burns

Shriners Children's; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Hospitals for Children is seeking a dedicated US-licensed Pharmacist to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to pediatric patients in a hospital setting, focusing on orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip/palate. This role involves safe medication management and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The position emphasizes evidence-based practice, learning, and quality improvement within a pediatric environment, with compensation based on

Qualifications

• Pharmacy license required.
• 3 years inpatient and outpatient experience.
• 3 years pediatric critical care, surgical or orthopedic experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications using appropriate technique for dispensing.
• Verify, accept, and transmit prescription orders from prescribers.
• Screen prescriptions and drug orders for suitability (drug, dosage form, dose, indication, route, incompatibilities).
• Compound or fill and dispense medications in line with institutional standards and laws.
• Supervise volunteers, technicians, and intern pharmacists.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Pharmacy and Therapeutics committees and drug-use reviews.
• Maintain records including narcotic inventory, workload statistics, and nursing unit inspection records.

Education

Pharmacy license

Job description

Shriners Hospitals for Children is seeking a dedicated US-licensed Pharmacist to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to pediatric patients in a hospital setting, focusing on orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip/palate. This role involves safe medication management and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The position emphasizes evidence-based practice, learning, and quality improvement within a pediatric environment, with compensation based on