Clinical Pharmacist- Critical Care

Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, (Days Vary), Shifts Vary, 6am-11pm Category: Pharmacy Posting #: 1032667 Employee Type: Full-Time Position Summary Posting Note: We are seeking an experienced Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist to join our Thomas Campus team, specializing in pediatric critical care. This role requires proven expertise in critical care, with the ability to manage complex medication needs for high-acuity patients in an inpatient setting. Position Highlights: - Schedule: 8-hour shifts, providing the opportunity to make a direct impact. Requirements: - Pediatric and critical care pharmacy experience preferred. - Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency preferred. Incentives: - We provide relocation assistance for qualified candidates, and a starting bonus of up to $10,000 depending on experience. - Join us in delivering exceptional care to some of our most vulnerable patients and play a key role in our mission to improve the health and well-being of children. Position Duties Reviews and manages medication orders for therapeutic appropriateness based upon age, weight, height, laboratory values, diagnosis, and other patient and clinical information pertinent to safe and effective care and intervenes as necessary. Verifies medication orders in an accurate and timely manner. Effectively screens for and manages clinical alerts/conditions (i.e. allergies, interactions, therapeutic duplications, adverse drug reactions (ADR) etc.). Actively problem-solves issues with medication orders and contacts the prescriber to recommend appropriate alternative medication therapy as needed. Complies with the directives of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee related to Formulary Management. Documents clinical interventions to meet or exceed established cost containment and evidence-based medication therapy goals for the department and organization. Prepares and dispenses sterile and non-sterile medications in an accurate and timely manner, in compliance with departmental and organizational policies and procedures, annual department goals and in accordance with all state and federal laws, statutes and quality standards agencies. Demonstrates and utilizes appropriate clinical pharmacy skills in assessing and forming medication therapy recommendations to medical staff and other health care providers that are safe, evidence-based, care appropriate and cost effective. Participates in decentralized Pharmacist assigned duties when applicable. Assists in developing guidelines, policies, and other monitoring and intervention strategies for medication use. Actively participates in the ongoing education and training of self, other pharmacists, pharmacy residents, interns, technicians, and student learners and orientation of new employees. Directly supervises the work of technical, intern, and support staff to ensure accuracy in medication preparation and dispensing and coordinates efficient daily workflow. Acts as liaison between the pharmacy and the medical and nursing staff for issues pertaining to medication management and pharmacy services. Participates in hospital and department operational and quality improvement initiatives where applicable. Serves in a professional capacity, when applicable, on unit-based medical and other clinical teams providing information and recommendations for service and patient care. Pharmacists in this role may be required to work with certain subspecialties and service lines in providing advanced clinical services, including but not limited to, antimicrobial stewardship program activities. Provides support for hospital and unit-based quality and safety teams, where applicable. Effectively communicates problems, unique patient needs, and other necessary information to on-coming staff for enhanced continuity of care. Responds to all modes of communication within the department and hospital and proactively solves problems. Answers phones promptly and politely demonstrating Phoenix Children’s Values of excellence in clinical care, service, and communication at all times. Initiates, processes, and completes all associated incident, adverse drug reaction, and controlled substance documentation reports and records to ensure ongoing compliance with quality and regulatory requirements and standards. Participates in data collection and reporting of Drug Use Evaluation, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities within defined hospital information systems. Maintains investigational drug study records and documentation as required by the study sponsor and accrediting bodies. Provides evidence-based medication education and/or information to patients, caregivers, medical and hospital staff for inpatient and outpatient areas as appropriate and applicable. Provides counseling, both oral and written, to patients and/or caregivers for outpatient prescriptions where applicable. Provides targeted medication information (Drug Information) and home medication screening for inpatient and outpatient areas. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested. Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values Mission To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families Vision Phoenix Children’s will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education. We realize this vision by: Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families Values We place children and families at the center of all we do We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable Position Qualifications Education

1. Bachelor’s Degree (BS) or Doctorate Degree (Pharm.D.) in Pharmacy or graduating from an accredited school or college of pharmacy in the next 6 months. Required
2. Completion of a post graduate year 1 (PGY‑1) pharmacy residency program accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). Preferred

Experience

1. Experience with information systems and automated and technical equipment. Required
2. One year of experience in a hospital pharmacy practice or equivalent. Preferred
3. One year of previous pediatric patient population experience or equivalent. Preferred

Special Skills

1. Experience with various types of computer software, including MS Office Suite or equivalent. Required
2. Ability to problem-solve and collaborate with other team members to support a cohesive work environment by demonstrating empathy, teamwork, and willingness to give and receive constructive feedback. Required

Additional Requirements

1. Current licensure as a Pharmacist or eligible, either by reciprocity or examination by the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy. Required
2. Current BLS and PALS or ACLS for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association. Preferred

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Frequently Physical Requirement - Reaching - Frequently Physical Requirement - Sitting - Constantly Physical Requirement - Standing - Constantly Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Occasionally Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Frequently Physical Requirement - Walking - Frequently Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Constantly Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Constantly Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Outdoor weather conditions - Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Extreme temperatures - Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas - Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - High places - Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable #J-18808-Ljbffr Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.