Pharmacist Outpatient HH-Pharmacy
Job Summary
Schedule: Full Time M-F 8-5 Rotating on call nights and weekends
At Childrens the regions only full-service pediatric healthcare center our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged caring teamand join us in providing brighter healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Childrens is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.
A Brief Overview
Ensures safe accurate and appropriate use of medications by evaluating prescribers orders for dosing allergies and contraindications. Supervises the work of supportive pharmacy personnel. Answers pharmacy-related questions for other health professionals and the general public. Performs pharmacokinetic monitoring and consultations reports adverse drug events interventions and variances involving medications. Recommends appropriate and cost-effective drug therapy options. Provides medication counseling to patients and their families. Actively participates and facilitates the medication reconciliation process upon discharge of patients. Promotes and participates in the defined missions of the hospital and the pharmacy. Actively promotes the profession of pharmacy by participating in the education of students on clerkships and experiential experiences as well as pharmacy residents.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for the timely and accurate dispensing of pharmaceuticals ensuring proper preparation labeling dispensing and charging. Reviews medication orders and appropriately triages urgent routine and PRN medication orders Understands and demonstrates appropriate order entry preparation and documentation of appropriate pharmaceutical products. Provides appropriate supervision and timely checking of pharmaceutical products prepared by supportive pharmacy personnel. Proficient in describing appropriate delivery of all medications including routine meds controlled substances and chemotherapy. Effectively identifies and resolves routine professional practice problems on a regular basis using critical evaluation skills.
- Appropriately reviews medication therapy and intervenes with healthcare team as warranted. Evaluates medication order for appropriate medication selection dosage route frequency duration of therapy and drug interactions (drug-drug allergy drug-disease drug-lab drug-food) in relation to the patients clinical status. Performs profile review to assess appropriateness of medication therapy in relation to patients ongoing and changing disease state and clinical status. Obtains and accurately documents relevant information in the patient chart on a timely basis. Demonstrates competency verifying and/or entering orders into the electronic medical record.
- Appropriately manages technology in the day-to-day delivery of pharmaceutical care. Dispensing software system Electronic variance reporting system Intervention documentation Retrieval of Policy and Procedures from the intranet Electronic drug information resources (Lexi-comp Micromedex etc.) Additional programs as appropriate
- Provides information to healthcare professionals and families regarding drug therapy. Answers drug related questions in a timely and professional manner and utilizes other resources as necessary. Provides counseling and teaching instructions including patient information sheets. Participates in educations opportunities with healthcare practitioners including students and residents If pharmacy has on call service participates in call coverage as needed
- Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
- Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section.
Education Qualifications
- Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college or university in pharmacy. Required
Skills and Abilities
- Mathematical skills necessary for algebraic conversion subtractions multiplication and division.
- Verbal and written communications skills sufficient/necessary to receive and deliver information accurately among pharmacy staff and others.
Licenses and Certifications
- PHARM-R - Registered Pharmacist Current and valid Nebraska pharmacist or be eligible for licensure in the state of Nebraska Required and
- Successful completion of security check in compliance with requirements set by the State of Nebraska Required
Childrens is the very best for kids and the very best for your career! At Childrens we put YOU first so together we can improve the life of every child!
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About Company
Children’s Nebraska is the only full-service pediatric hospital in the state, providing expert, compassionate care across more than 50 specialties. We are dedicated to improving children's lives through advanced treatment, research, and advocacy.