Pediatric Inpatient Pharmacist — 7-on/7-off Nights

RPh on the Go; Arkansas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RPh on the Go seeks a Pharmacist for a pediatric hospital in Little Rock, AR. This contract-to-hire role focuses on inpatient care, medication safety, and collaborative rounds within a state-of-the-art pediatric system.

The schedule features 7 on / 7 off nights, 12-hour shifts (7:00 pm – 7:00 am), with department flexibility. Responsibilities include dispensing, counseling, pediatrics dosing verification, and education for staff and students.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Pharmacist in Arkansas.
• Minimum 2 years inpatient pharmacy experience preferred.
• IV experience or IV certification preferred.
• Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) certification preferred.
• Prior pediatric hospital experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Compound and dispense medications as prescribed by physicians.
• Consult with medical staff regarding drug interactions, patient history, and medication use.
• Address patient questions regarding dosage and medications.
• Verify doses based on pediatric considerations such as diagnosis, weight, and age.
• Identify and intervene in drug therapy problems including allergies, interactions, and adverse reactions.
• Evaluate drug selection, initiate therapy when necessary, and suggest cost-effective alternatives.
• Ensure compliance with pharmacy data recording, regulatory standards, and hospital procedures.
• Participate in patient care rounds to monitor therapeutic outcomes and provide recommendations.
• Educate and train patients, pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, and students.
• Manage medication supply orders, inventory, and backorders efficiently.
• Perform drug information and review drug utilization as part of safety initiatives.

Skills

Hospital inpatient experience

Pediatric experience

Drug interaction counseling

Regulatory compliance

Education

Arkansas Pharmacist license

Job description

RPh on the Go seeks a Pharmacist for a pediatric hospital in Little Rock, AR. This contract-to-hire role focuses on inpatient care, medication safety, and collaborative rounds within a state-of-the-art pediatric system.

The schedule features 7 on / 7 off nights, 12-hour shifts (7:00 pm – 7:00 am), with department flexibility. Responsibilities include dispensing, counseling, pediatrics dosing verification, and education for staff and students.