Pediatric Pharmacist, PRN Rotating (57259)

El Paso Childrens Hospital Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Children Hospital is seeking an entry-level Pharmacist to work PRN with rotating shifts in El Paso, TX. You will prepare and dispense medications, review orders for safety, and provide drug information to health care professionals and staff.

Applicants must hold a Texas pharmacist license and graduate from an accredited School of Pharmacy, with ACPE continuing education. PALS, ACLS, and BLS should be completed within 6 months of hire; pediatric hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in Texas.
• ACPE-approved sterile compounding certification or 20 hours training with cert.
• PALS within 6 months of hire; ACLS within 6 months of hire; BLS within 6 months of hire.
• Graduation from accredited School of Pharmacy.
• 12 hours ACPE-approved continuing education per year.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and dispenses medications to patients.
• Assesses appropriateness of physician orders and provides drug information.
• Performs or coordinates compounding and dispensing procedures.
• Provides care to pediatric patients with age-related needs.

Skills

IV additives

Therapeutics

Effective communication

Education

Pharmacy degree

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry
Job Location: El Paso Children Hospital - El Paso, TX 79905
Position Type: PRN
Job Shift: Rotating

Position Summary

Prepares and dispenses medications to patients. Assesses the appropriateness of the physician's medication orders. Provides accurate and appropriate drug information to health care professionals. Coordinates or performs functions detailed in the compounding and dispensing procedures. Provides care to patients of varying ages with age related needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Position Requirements

Work Experience

• No previous work experience required.
• One (1) or more years work experience in a Pediatric Hospital preferred.

License/Registration/Certification

• Current Licensed Pharmacist in the State of Texas.
• Current Sterile Compounding Certification Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) approved Sterile Compounding Certification or letter from an accredited school of pharmacy confirming Sterile Compounding Certification with a minimum 20 hours of training completed
• Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire; for existing employees, within 6 months of signing job description
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire; for existing employees, within 6 months of signing job description
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 6 months of hire; for existing employees, within 6 months of signing job description

Education and Training

• Graduation from accredited School of Pharmacy.
• 12 hours of Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) approved continuing education per year.

Required Skills

• Knowledge and experience with UD, I.V. additives and therapeutics.
• Knowledge of law, regulations, and accreditation standards related to the distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs and pharmacy security.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with hospital staff and patients.