Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator for Education

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Coordinator to provide clinical and educational services to patients and healthcare providers in pediatrics. This role acts as a liaison with medical and nursing staff to optimize medication therapy and ensure safe practices within the department.

The position requires Doctorate of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Pharmacy (pre-2000) with licensure in Arkansas, plus hospital pharmacy experience or residency training.

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Pharmacy (pre-2000) required.
• 2 years pharmacy work experience or residency training is recommended.
• AR State Board of Pharmacy licensure required for pharmacists.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, analyze, monitor and maintain safe and effective medication-use processes.
• Develop and maintain competency with the hospital computer system for safety identification.
• Provide clinical and educational services, including rounding and patient education.
• Serve as consultant to pharmacists and assist in resolving issues related to orders and therapy.

Education

Doctorate of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Pharmacy (pre-2000)

AR State Board of Pharmacy

Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS)

Tools

Hospital Information System

Safety Tracker

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Work Shift: Day Shift Time Type: Full time Department: CC014250 Acute Care Pharmacy Summary: Full-time. Monday - Friday. 8am - 4:30pm.

Additional Information: The Pharmacy Coordinator provides clinical and educational services to patients and other healthcare providers in a specific practice area and acts as a resource for staff pharmacists with problems related to patient medication therapy. This person also functions as a liaison with medical and nursing staff on medication related issues and assists other department managers in optimizing overall provision of service to patients.

Required Education: Doctorate of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Pharmacy (if obtained prior to 2000) Recommended Education: Doctorate Required Work Experience: Pharmacy - 2 years of experience or Residency trained Recommended Work Experience: Required Certifications: Pharmacist - AR State Board of Pharmacy Recommended Certifications: Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) - Board of Pharmacy Specialities

Description

• Works with Director and others to plan, implement, analyze, monitor and maintain a safe and effective medication use process.
• Develops and maintains competency with hospital computer system to enable identification of safety issues and assist other health care professionals in safe use of the system.
• Uses Safety Tracker to report interventions and medication occurrences. Uses other documentation systems as requested.
• Provides clinical and educational services such as rounding, drug information, patient education and optimization of drug therapy to patients and other health care professionals in selected practice site.
• Serves as consultant to pharmacists and department in areas of clinical service. Assists pharmacists in resolving problems related to physician orders, therapy, medication preparation and P&T Committee requirements.
• Acts as a liaison between Pharmacy and medical and nursing staff on issues pertaining to clinical services or other pharmacy issues.
• Educates pharmacists and other healthcare providers in areas of pediatric drug therapy through in-services, presentations, written educational ,materials and other methods. Two CE programs a year for pharmacists are required.
• Participates in training of pharmacy students and residents. Acts as preceptor as needed or requested.
• Substitutes as staff pharmacist and assists with distributive workload as requested by managers.
• Assists in analysis, planning and implementation of new or revised services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.

Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.

For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.

Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service.

And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

“Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.” Michael – Business Operations Manager

“Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.” Linda – Information Systems Analyst

“We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.” Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator

“Care, love, and hope for children!” Kathy – Administrative Assistant

“When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!” Nick – Supply Assistant