Pediatric ICU Pharmacist

Medical City Healthcare; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits: medical, Rx,牙d

Wellbeing and counseling services

Paid time off and family leave

401(k) with match and stock purchase,

Tuition assistance and education

Job summary

Medical City Dallas is seeking a Pediatric ICU Pharmacist to deliver pediatric clinical services, monitor medication regimens, and support pharmacy operations.

The position requires a TX Pharmacist license, pediatric experience (3 years), and ICUs experience (2 years preferred). Day shift, full-time with every 4th weekend, and participation in rounds and training are included.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in good standing with TX State Board of Pharmacy.
• 3 years of pediatric experience required.
• 2 years of Pediatric cardiac ICU preferred; BCPS or fellowship/residency desirable.

Responsibilities

• Interpret orders and verify them in the pharmacy system.
• Dispense pharmaceuticals accurately and safely.
• Monitor drug therapies for interactions and contraindications.
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary and bedside rounds.
• Provide medication information to staff and patients; support quality and safety programs.

Skills

Pediatric clinical pharmacy

Interdisciplinary rounds

Medication safety

Education

BS or PharmD from ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy from ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy (preferred)

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Pediatric ICU Pharmacist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Medical City Dallas which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

• This is a Full Time Day Shift position, 7:00am - 4:00pm with every 4th weekend *

The Pediatric ICU Pharmacist is responsible for providing all levels of pharmacy clinical services to our pediatric patients. This includes monitoring patient medication regimens and providing appropriate interventions as well as supporting all aspects of pharmacy operations.

What You Will Do in This Role

• Interpret orders and transcribes or verifies them accurately and efficiently into the pharmacy computer system
• Accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals
• Complies with facility policy and procedures and regulatory requirements
• Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose
• Sustain the hospital formulary, minimizing nonformulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchanges and promotes rational drug therapy selection
• Attend and actively participate in daily multidisciplinary and bedside rounds
• Provide accurate and timely medication information to healthcare staff and patients
• Actively participate in pharmacy clinical services such as drug consults, nutrition support, pharmacokinetics, anticoagulant monitoring, pain management, IV to PO, renal dosing and other programs as defined by Pharmacy Leadership.
• Support and participate in the goals of the organization’s quality improvement, risk management and patient safety program to include but not limited to National Patient Safety Goals, Core Measures and HCAHPS medication related initiatives.
• Complete notification reports regarding medication errors and adverse drug reactions
• Participate in the training of new pharmacists, pharmacy students, residents, technicians, nurses and physicians
• Participate in preceptorship of pharmacy students and/or residentsProvide basic technical support for automated dispensing machines and other pharmacy computer systems
• Effectively and proactively intervene in conflicts between pharmacy and medical staff regarding drug therapy issue resolutions.
• Train and participate with Code Teams as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What Qualifications You Will Need:

• B.S or PharmD from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy, A Doctor of Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy is preferred
• Active Pharmacist license in good standing with the TX State Board of Pharmacy
• 3 years of pediatric experience required
• 2 years of Pediatric cardiac ICU preferredAt least 1 of the following:
• Completion of fellowship, residency or BCPS specialty certification

Benefits

Medical City Dallas, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Medical City Dallas is recognized for its advanced medical facilities and commitment to excellence in patient care. We are an 895+ bed tertiary care center. Our medical team consists of more than 1,500 physicians, many are recognized as the world's best in their specialties. Patients travel to Medical City Dallas from all over the United States and from other countries. We offer sophisticated treatment by our 400+ in-house physician specialists. Medical City Dallas has a full-service adult hospital and pediatric hospital. We have separate adult and pediatric emergency rooms, outpatient clinics and diagnostic centers. Our providers have access to state-of-the-ars technology and are pioneering new medical procedures to accommodate patient needs. As a part of the Medical City network of hospitals, patients are ensured access to leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.