About the role
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.CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account (https://www.myworkday.com/archildrens/)and search the "Find Jobs" report.
Work Shift:
Please see job description for details.Time Type:
Full timeDepartment:
CC014250 Acute Care PharmacySummary:
Full Time, Monday - Thursday 9:30am-8:00pm, No weekends.Additional Information:
Supervises day to day pharmacy operations to ensure safe and efficient patient care. Works as online supervisor and performs duties of a registered pharmacist.
Full Time
Monday - Thursday 9:30am-8:00pm
- No weekends
Required Education:
DoctorateRecommended Education:
Required Work Experience:
Direct - 4 years with 1 year of leadership experienceRecommended Work Experience:
Required Certifications:
Pharmacist - Arkansas State Board of PharmacyRecommended Certifications:
Description
1. Hires, fires, evaluates, coaches, counsels and trains Pharmacy staff. Supervises professional and technical staff in their day-to-day responsibilities.
2. Verifies appropriateness of all doses in reference to the child’s diagnosis, weight, age and body surface area.
3. Identifies and intervenes when problems involving drug therapy arise e.g.. allergies, drug interactions, therapeutic duplications, adverse drug reactions, compatibility etc.
4. Verifies appropriateness of drug selected, initiates drug therapy when needed and suggests equally efficacious but less expensive therapy.
5. Evaluates need for all non-formulary drugs.
6. Assures that patients receive the ordered medication as to dose, route, salt, regimen and generic substitution.
7. Assures that all medications meet the highest standards in quality and preparation of the final dosage form and that all drug products are neatly prepared and labeled, including the use of appropriate auxiliary labels/comments.
8. Participates in the education and training of pharmacists, technicians, interns, students and patients.
9. Performs drug information activities. Reviews patients and assesses compliance with AC criteria for food-drug interactions, breast milk drug assessment, therapeutic drug monitoring and DUE as required. Completes documentation.
10. Organizes staffing schedules, handles call-ins and adjusts staffing as dictated by workload including calling in additional staff if workload requires additional staffing. Approves changes to staffing plan when appropriate.
11. Investigates all Safety Tracker incidents and performs follow-up. Advises management team on operational changes needed to improve safety.
12. Takes call and fills in for staff pharmacists as needed or requested.
13. Manages specific responsibilities to maintain safe and effective medication use system.
14. Will act as the Senior Clinical Staff Person when assigned to the Specialty Pharmacy.
15. Ensure the medication use process is compliant with Arkansas Board of Pharmacy, Joint Commission, CMS, FDA, specialty pharmacy accreditation bodies, and other regulatory agencies when assigned to the Specialty Pharmacy.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.
Aplyr's read
Arkansas Children's is a leading pediatric healthcare system, attracting professionals dedicated to advancing child health through specialized care and innovative programs.
What's promising
- •Arkansas Children's is the only pediatric health system in Arkansas, offering unique opportunities to impact child health statewide.
- •The organization provides a diverse range of specialized roles, from clinical to administrative, supporting career growth.
- •A commitment to innovative care and specialized programs enhances professional development and patient outcomes.
What to watch
- •Limited public information about salary competitiveness compared to other healthcare systems.
- •Potential high stress levels due to the critical nature of pediatric care.
- •The organization may face challenges in resource allocation across its wide range of services.
Why Arkansas Children's
- •Arkansas Children's offers a $10K sign-on bonus for certain roles, reflecting investment in talent acquisition.
- •The system's focus on pediatric care creates a specialized work environment distinct from general hospitals.
- •Arkansas Children's operates the state's only pediatric Level 1 trauma center, providing unique clinical experiences.
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About Arkansas Children's
Arkansas Children's is a pediatric healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children in Arkansas and beyond. It offers a range of services including hospital care, outpatient services, and specialized programs.
