Pharmacist - Pediatric Pharmacy

Oklahoma Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Job summary

OU Health in Oklahoma City seeks an Inpatient Pharmacist I to provide essential hospital pharmacy services within the pediatric inpatient setting, including order verification, sterile and non‑sterile compounding, dispensing, and clinical support under established guidelines.

You will collaborate with nurses and physicians, participate in patient care rounds, promote medication safety, and support regulatory compliance and safe transitions of care for pediatric patients.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Pharmacy (D.Ph.) degree required.
• License as a Pharmacist by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy; licensure within 90 days if not active.
• Strong knowledge of inpatient pharmacy operations, medication preparation, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, verify, and process medication orders for appropriateness and safety.
• Compound, prepare, and dispense medications with accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure safe sterile product preparation, including IV admixtures.
• Provide drug information and support to nurses and providers.
• Participate in medication reconciliation and patient counseling when assigned.
• Monitor workflows for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Document interventions and adverse events; support quality and safety initiatives.
• Engage in rounds and contribute to patient care as assigned.
• Assist with regulatory inspections and audits as needed.

Skills

Inpatient pharmacy operations

Medication preparation

Clinical practice principles

Communication

Documentation

Pharmacy management systems

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Education

PharmD / D.Ph.

Tools

Pharmacy management systems

Dispensing technologies

Electronic health records

Job description

Position Title: Pharmacist - Pediatric Pharmacy

Department: Pharmacy

Job Description:

General Description:

The Inpatient Pharmacist I provides essential pharmacy services within the hospital setting to support safe, effective, and cost‑conscious medication use. The pharmacist performs medication order verification, sterile and non‑sterile compounding, dispensing, medication distribution, and foundational clinical support under established guidelines and policies. This role promotes patient safety, regulatory compliance, and timely coordination of pharmaceutical care while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Shared Responsibilities:

• Interpret, verify, and process medication orders for appropriateness, accuracy, dosing, and potential interactions.
• Compound, prepare, and dispense medications in accordance with USP, state, and federal requirements.
• Ensure safe and accurate preparation of sterile products, including IV admixtures.
• Provide drug information and medication‑related support to nurses, providers, and other healthcare team members.
• Participate in medication reconciliation and provide patient counseling when assigned.
• Monitor drug distribution workflows to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with departmental standards.
• Document interventions, clinical activities, and medication‑related events, including adverse drug reactions.
• Support departmental quality, medication safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to pharmacy, hospital, state, and federal regulations and accreditation standards.
• Participate in patient care rounds as appropriate to training and assignment.

Investigational Drug Studies (IDS) Pharmacist:

Serve as a pharmacy point‑of‑contact for investigational drug studies conducted within the organization. Ensure investigational drug activities comply with FDA, DEA, IRB, USP, and institutional regulations and protocols. Review study protocols for pharmacy impact, feasibility, and compliance requirements. Coordinate proper receipt, labeling, storage, handling, and dispensing of investigational medications per study specifications. Maintain detailed investigational drug accountability records including receipt, dispensing, returns, and destruction logs. Conduct routine audits of investigational drug inventory and study documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance. Support pharmacy operations during sponsor audits, monitoring visits, and regulatory inspections. Participate in study start‑up meetings, site initiation visits, and communications with investigators and study sponsors. Train pharmacy staff and residents on investigational drug procedures, documentation, and study‑specific requirements. Assist with randomization and blinding procedures as applicable to study design.

Inpatient Pharmacist:

Perform daily operational pharmacy functions, including sterile and non‑sterile compounding, medication dispensing, and delivery. Participate in medication distribution system oversight, including automated dispensing cabinet management and replenishment. Adjust medication formulations and preparation techniques based on patient‑specific needs (e.g., pediatric dilutions, renal dose modifications under protocol). Support nursing and provider teams by troubleshooting medication availability, substitutions, and therapeutic alternatives. Assist with crash cart medication checks, emergency box replenishment, and management of high‑alert medications. Contribute to routine quality checks, temperature monitoring, and inventory control for inpatient medication storage locations. Provide discharge medication review and counseling to ensure safe transitions from the hospital to the next site of care.

General Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Pharmacy (D.Ph.) degree required.

Experience:

No experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:

Licensure as a Pharmacist by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy required. Applicants without an active Oklahoma Pharmacist License must obtain licensure within 90 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Foundational knowledge of inpatient pharmacy operations, medication preparation, and clinical practice principles.
• Ability to identify and resolve basic medication‑related issues.
• Understanding of regulatory and accreditation standards related to inpatient pharmacy services (USP, Joint Commission, state/federal requirements).
• Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and manage multiple tasks safely and efficiently.
• Proficiency with pharmacy management systems, dispensing technologies, and electronic health records.
• Commitment to patient‑centered care and medication safety.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more.

We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.

OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non‑clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions.

Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.