Pediatric Hospital Pharmacist — Patient Care Leader

Jobtome; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital seeks a licensed pharmacist to join its pediatric care team. The role focuses on promoting pharmaceutical care by ensuring safe and effective medication use for patients from birth through adulthood.

Responsibilities include reviewing therapies, participating in rounds, and educating patients and caregivers. The position emphasizes sterile compounding, drug information, and collaboration with nurses and physicians to maintain high safety and quality standards in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or PharmD required.
• Valid, unrestricted Pharmacist license issued by the State.
• 2+ years hospital staff pharmacist experience preferred.
• 20 hours of sterile compounding training accredited by ACPE or ASHP required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate medication doses based on diagnosis, weight, allergies, and interactions.
• Enter medication orders accurately and ensure correct processing and delivery within guidelines.
• Maintain aseptic technique and infection-control practices in sterile preparations; supervise staff in these practices.
• Review patient therapies, participate in rounds, and advise on side effects and interactions.
• Monitor efficacy and toxicity of regimens, especially high-risk meds and therapeutic drug levels.
• Conduct medication reconciliation at admission/transfer/discharge and educate patients/caregivers.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Pharmacy

Tools

Sterile compounding training

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital seeks a licensed pharmacist to join its pediatric care team. The role focuses on promoting pharmaceutical care by ensuring safe and effective medication use for patients from birth through adulthood.

Responsibilities include reviewing therapies, participating in rounds, and educating patients and caregivers. The position emphasizes sterile compounding, drug information, and collaboration with nurses and physicians to maintain high safety and quality standards in a