Pharmacist - NICU/Clinical

Odessa Regional Hospital, LP; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Odessa Regional Hospital, LP is seeking a NICU Clinical Pharmacist to lead antimicrobial stewardship, perform renal dose adjustments, and monitor anticoagulation in the NICU. The role includes comprehensive clinical review of NICU medication orders to ensure safety and efficacy.

The incumbent will conduct drug utilization reviews, consult with medical staff on medication orders and adverse reactions, and contribute to patient care through experienced judgment in a fast-paced neonatal setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; PharmD preferred.
• Must be a registered pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Lead antimicrobial stewardship activities in the NICU.
• Perform renal dose adjustments for NICU patients.
• Monitor anticoagulation therapy to ensure safety and efficacy.
• Conduct drug utilization reviews.
• Review NICU medication orders for safety and efficacy.
• Consult with prescribers on medication orders, reactions, and errors.

Skills

Antimicrobial stewardship

Renal dose adjustments

Anticoagulation monitoring

Drug utilization reviews

NICU medication orders review

Consults with medical practitioners

Education

Bachelor's degree

PharmD preferred

Job description

This position is a NICU/Clinical Pharmacist role. In addition to core clinical pharmacist responsibilities such as antimicrobial stewardship, renal dose adjustments, and anticoagulation monitoring, the role requires comprehensive clinical review of all NICU medication orders to ensure safety and efficacy. The position also requires conducting drug utilization review studies. Consults with medical practitioners on medication orders, patient reactions, and errors. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Typically reports to a manager or supervisor. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Bachelors degree, Pharm D preferred. Must be a registered pharmacist. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field and familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

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