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Location: Medical Center - Fort Worth Department: Pharmacy-ASC Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 40 Summary: SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts, (usually 8:30am-5pm), subject to change per clinic needs. The Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist will be responsible and accountable for the provision of safe and effective medication management for a wide variety of pediatric patients with chronic health conditions in an ambulatory setting. In collaboration with various healthcare providers and clinic staff, the ambulatory clinical pharmacist ensures optimal pharmaceutical therapy outcomes and prospectively develops pharmaceutical plans for each patient. All activities are done in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations with the health and welfare of the patient paramount. This position has a primary focus in the Endocrinology Clinic with time spent on specialty pharmacy services. Those with experience in clinical program development and specialty pharmacy coordination within an ambulatory care setting are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates must be patient-centered, innovative, adaptable to change, and autonomous in a dynamic growing ambulatory service. Activities include: Providing direct patient care and coordinating transition of care for patients with chronic health conditions. Conduct comprehensive medication management for patients with endocrinology related conditions. Provide thorough medication counseling and education to patients and their caregivers. Monitor patient response to therapy and adjust medication regimens as needed. Review patient charts to identify, prevent, or manage drug-related problems, including improper drug or dose selection, appropriate dosing, mitigating adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, medication access, and treatment failures. Provide consultative services to other healthcare professionals regarding pharmacotherapy. Identify, design, and implement improvements in the medication-use system to advance patient safety and maximize therapeutic outcomes. Develop training and education opportunities for students, residents, or staff. REQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE: Graduate from an American Council on Pharmacy Education accredited school of pharmacy is required. Texas Pharmacist License or eligible for Texas Licensure as a registered pharmacist. Pharmacist and pharmacy preceptor licensure must be obtained within 90 days of employment. Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification within 60 days of hire (critical care areas only). PGY1 residency accredited by the American Society for Health-System Pharmacy or 3 years commensurate pharmacist experience in a comparable health-system setting is strongly preferred but not required. Previous pediatric experience in a hospital setting is strongly preferred. Previous specialty pharmacy experience is preferred, but not required Formal diabetes education (CDCES or BC-ADM) preferred but not required. About Us: Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination. Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment. Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands—especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen. Please, create a profile and upload your resume/CV by clicking the Get Started button.
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Medical Center - Fort Worth, United States of America