PICU Clinical Pharmacist Houston
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
PICU Clinical Pharmacist
Job Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
Annual Salary
Currency: Pounds ( - Britain United Kingdom)
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable PICU Clinical Pharmacist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in delivering exceptional pharmaceutical care to patients in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) working collaboratively with medical and nursing staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide clinical pharmacy services to patients in the PICU ensuring optimal medication therapy management.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans for pediatric patients.
- Monitor patient medication regimens assessing for efficacy and safety and making adjustments as necessary.
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds providing expertise on medication-related issues.
- Educate healthcare staff patients and families on medication use and best practices.
- Review and verify medication orders ensuring accuracy and compliance with protocols.
- Conduct medication reconciliation and participate in discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.
- Stay current with drug information clinical guidelines and advancements in pediatric pharmacotherapy.
- Participate in research projects and quality improvement initiatives within the PICU.
- Ensure adherence to regulatory and safety protocols within the pharmacy department.
Essential Qualifications:
- PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy) degree from an accredited institution.
- Active pharmacist license in the United Kingdom.
- Completion of a PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency; PGY-2 in pediatric pharmacy preferred.
- Strong clinical organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team and manage multiple priorities.
Desired Experience:
- Experience working in a Pediatric Intensive Care setting is preferred but not required.
- Prior clinical pharmacy experience with pediatric patients.
- Familiarity with pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics specific to pediatric populations.
- Experience with electronic health records and pharmacy information systems.
Salary & Benefits:
- Competitive annual salary in Pounds ().
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance retirement plans and professional development opportunities.
- Work-life balance initiatives and flexibility in scheduling.
- Opportunities for continuous education and advancement within the pharmacy practice.
If you are passionate about providing high-quality pharmaceutical care in a critical care setting and meet the qualifications outlined above we invite you to apply for the PICU Clinical Pharmacist position.
Key Skills
- LTC Pharmacy
- Hospital Experience
- Pharmacy Software
- Continuous Improvement
- Go
- Infusion Experience
- Pharmacy Residency
- Training & Development
- Order Entry
- Epic
- Clinical Pharmacy Experience
- Compounding Medications
