Pharmacist Specialist - General Care Pediatric

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Pharmacist to ensure safe, efficacious drug therapy for pediatric patients and to collaborate with physicians and care teams.

The role involves reviewing orders, coordinating dispensing, providing clinical education to staff and families, and serving as a preceptor to interns and new hires.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree from an accredited pharmacy school.
• Georgia licensed pharmacist with residency or equivalent experience.
• CPR certification (AHA/CPR).

Responsibilities

• Performs production and distributive pharmacy responsibilities.
• Collaborates with team members and other healthcare providers for safe, cost-effective drug therapy.
• Provides drug information and medication education to healthcare professionals.
• Develops and evaluates drug policies, conducts drug utilization evaluations, and reports adverse events.
• Maintains patient medication profiles and coordinates needs at transition of care.
• Provides education and supports medication education to patients and families.
• Serves as preceptor and clinical leader to new employees and students.
• Maintains ongoing competency and professional development.

Skills

Pediatrics

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication with patients

Education

PharmD or equivalent

Georgia pharmacist license

Job description

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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Variable, Wednesday

Shift Start Time

7:30 AM

Shift End Time

4:00 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Children's is one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We're committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children's.

Job Description

Ensures safe, efficacious, rational, and cost-effective patient medication therapy by influencing physicians' use of resources and monitoring drug effectiveness. Develops and improves integrated clinical and distributive pharmaceutical services. Reviews physician orders, coordinates dispensing of medications, and provides clinical and educational services to other healthcare professionals and to pediatric patients and their families.

Experience

• Experience in a hospital pharmacy in pediatrics

Preferred Qualifications

• NA

Education

• PharmD (or equivalent experience) and graduation from an accredited pharmacy school

Certification Summary

• Georgia licensed pharmacist and residency or equivalent experience
• American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively with multiple groups of healthcare professionals and communicate effectively with patients and parents/caregivers

Job Responsibilities

• Performs production and distributive pharmacy responsibilities as required.
• Interacts and participates with team members and other healthcare providers for the provision of safe, cost-effective drug therapy for assigned patient care teams.
• Provides drug information and medication use education to healthcare professionals.
• Participates in developing and evaluating drug policies, conducting drug utilization evaluations, and reporting adverse drug reactions/adverse drug events.
• Maintains accurate patient medication profiles, noting medication reconciliation drug-related problems and coordinating patient medication needs at transition of care.
• Provides education and supports team participation in the provision of medication education to patients and families.
• Serves as preceptor and clinical leader to new employees, post-graduate year one residents, and pharmacy students.
• Maintains individual competence and develops professional practice management skills.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family

Pharmacy