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Clinical Pharmacist, Pediatrics

Clinical Pharmacist, Pediatrics

Rainbow Babies & Children's HospitalCleveland, OH, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Description

This position in based in the pediatric pharmacy at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital  and

is eligible for a $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS!

Position Summary

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for the safe, effective, and cost-effective use of medications through the application of specialized knowledge, skills, and professional judgment. The pharmacist serves as a patient advocate when planning and implementing pharmaceutical care by considering the patient’s disease conditions, background, need for understanding and participation in drug therapy in a fiscally responsible manner. These activities occur in all aspects of pharmacy practice including adult and pediatric inpatient areas, operating room pharmacies, ambulatory oncology and outpatient services (ie., Bolwell Pharmacy). The pharmacist is legally responsible for the review and approval of all activities related to the dispensing of patient specific pharmaceuticals pursuant to a valid prescription or medication order from a practitioner as defined in ORC 4729, 4715, 4731, and / or 4741.

Essential Functions

  • Accurate order verification
  • Accurate dispensing
  • Minimize order turnaround time
  • Medication monitoring and documentation
  • Documentation of interventions
  • Documentation and performance of medication reconciliation
  • Inventory control and adherence to Hospital Formulary policies
  • Adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures

Required For All Jobs

  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
  • For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
  • Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

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    QUALIFICATIONS

    Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy Required or
  • Pharm D degree Preferred

    • Work Experience

  • Previous hospital experience with emphasis on computerized unit dose, sterile products, and patient focused clinical skills Preferred
  • 1 year of experience preferred

    • Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Good communication skills are essential. Required
  • Computer and office equipment, automated compounding systems. Required

    • Licenses and Certifications

  • Registered Pharmacist ( Licensed practitioner of health sciences profession in the State of Ohio Required

    • Additional Licenses and Certifications

  • Licensed practitioner of health sciences profession in the State of Ohio Required

    • Physical Demands

  • Standing Frequently
  • Walking Frequently
  • Sitting Rarely
  • Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
  • Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
  • Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
  • Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
  • Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
  • Balancing Occasionally
  • Stooping Frequently
  • Kneeling Frequently
  • Crouching Frequently
  • Crawling Occasionally
  • Reaching Frequently
  • Handling Frequently
  • Grasping Frequently
  • Feeling Constantly
  • Talking Constantly
  • Hearing Constantly
  • Repetitive Motions Constantly
  • Eye / Hand / Foot Coordination Constantly

    • LOCATION

    UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital

    Recognized as one of the Best Children’s Hospitals in the nation by . News & World Report for 29 consecutive years. UH Rainbow is the only designated Level 1 pediatric trauma center in Northeast Ohio.

    University Hospitals is a national leader in healthcare that takes pride in calling North-East, Ohio home. With more than 150 locations throughout Cleveland and the surrounding metropolitan areas, UH provides unique opportunities to deliver world-class care in the communities where our employees live, work, and play.