Pediatric Pharmacist, PRN Rotating (57262)

El Paso Childrens Hospital Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 82,656 - 96,432; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Children's Hospital Corporation is seeking a Pharmacist for PRN shifts in El Paso, TX. The role involves preparing and dispensing medications, validating orders, and providing drug information to healthcare teams within a pediatric hospital setting.

Requirements include Texas pharmacist license, ACPE sterile compounding certification or equivalent, PALS/ACLS/BLS within 6 months, and graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy. Prior pediatric experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in Texas with valid license.
• ACPE-approved sterile compounding certification.
• PALS/ACLS/BLS certifications within 6 months of hire.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• 12 hours of ACPE-approved continuing education per year.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications to pediatric patients.
• Assess appropriateness of physician orders and provide drug information.
• Coordinate or perform functions in compounding and dispensing procedures.
• Communicate effectively with hospital staff and patients.

Skills

Unit-dose knowledge

IV additives knowledge

Therapeutics knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Accredited School of Pharmacy graduate

ACPE CE 12 hours/year

Tools

Sterile compounding certification

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.