Pharmacist Pediatrics ED & PICU
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location: Houston Texas
Category: Pharmacy
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 7 on / 7 off Evening Shift (12:00 PM 11:00 PM)
Vendor fee-$5000
Salary-$125000-$130000
We are seeking a Residency-Trained Integrated Pediatrics Pharmacist to join our team supporting the Emergency Department (ED) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). This position is focused on delivering safe high-quality medication management and pharmacy support for pediatric patients. PALS certification is preferred.
The role involves both clinical responsibilities and supervisory oversight of pharmacy technical staff while providing drug-related education to patients families and medical staff.
Key Responsibilities-
Fill and label prescriptions; provide drug-related information and education to patients families hospital employees and medical staff.
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Dispense controlled substances and maintain accurate inventory records.
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Supervise pharmacy technical staff and mentor pharmacists pharmacy students or residents.
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Participate in Medication Use Evaluation (MUE) programs and Process Improvement initiatives.
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Maintain and review medication profiles for drug-related problems; provide consultations on drug research.
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Prepare and schedule IV solutions and additives; ensure proper compounding practices.
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Report medication errors or adverse drug interactions; ensure compliance with all safety standards.
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Provide clinical interventions including:
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Medication profile review
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IV-to-oral conversions
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Renal dosing adjustments
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Antimicrobial streamlining
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Patient counseling and medication history collection
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Therapeutic drug monitoring (e.g. vancomycin aminoglycosides)
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Participation in multidisciplinary rounds
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Document clinical interventions accurately in the patient record.
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Serve as preceptor and mentor supporting professional growth and departmental goals.
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Ensure adherence to hospital policies procedures and standards including safety productivity and quality of service.
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Perform additional duties as assigned to support department operations.
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Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy
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Licenses/Certifications:
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Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist in Texas
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Sterile Product Certification (in-house or accredited program) if compounding sterile products
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PALS certification preferred
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Experience: Minimum 2 years as a hospital pharmacist with knowledge of unit-dose medication and IV admixture processes
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Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
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Ability to supervise mentor and train pharmacy staff
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Knowledge of pediatric pharmacy practices emergency medicine and critical care
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Commitment to patient safety compassion and personalized care
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Effective communication and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team
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
