Job ID83298
LocationAurora, Colorado
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Why Work at Children's....
Here, it's different. Come join us.Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcareexcellence for more than 100 years.Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists,researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future ofchild health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and acelebrated history, we're making new strides every day.We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses CredentialingCenter and are consistently recognized among the nation's top 10 pediatrichospitals by U.S. News & World Report.As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families fromall over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals,11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatriccare specialties.Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the bestpossible care to each child and family we treat.That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access,advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with differentidentities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know wecan see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects thediversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diversetalent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help usone day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comesthrough oA career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, andmotivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it'sdifferent.
Job Overview
Ensures safe, appropriate, and economical use of drugs through theapplication of specialized skills and knowledge in pediatric patient care.The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist General Medicine is an integral team memberof the pharmacist competency group. This Pharmacist rotates through variousspecialties such as pulmonology, acute pain/surgery, solid organtransplant, psychiatry, neurology, and general medicine. The Pharmacistrounds with the multidisciplinary care team, performs therapeutic drugmonitoring, makes therapeutic recommendations, provides patienteducation, precepts, and much more.The Department of Pharmacy provides comprehensive clinical services topatients at Children's Hospital Colorado. We have organized clinicalpharmacy services that complement the team approach to providing care. Ourclinical pediatric pharmacists are available 24 hours a day and help ensurethe safe and effective use of medication in children - as well as promotehealth, wellness and disease prevention. Our specially-trained pharmacistswork with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine the bestmedication regimen and monitoring plan for the pediatric patient. Clinicalpharmacy services are integrated into virtually all inpatient care units asdesignated pharmacists round with the medical teams. Through this directinvolvement, pharmacists are empowered to assist in a great deal oftherapeutic decision making and therapeutic drug monitoring activities.
Additional Information
Department: PharmacyHours per week:40, eligible for benefitsShift: Monday - Friday, days/evenings. Every 3rd weekend rotating andselected holidays.
Qualifications
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree.Experience: Two (2) years of residency experience or one (1) yearof residency plus three (3) years of work experience.Equivalency: Three (3) years of pharmacy work experience in area ofspecialty accepted in lieu of 2nd year of residency.Certifications: Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Certificationrequired within 3 years of star date in position.Licensure: State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)Pharmacy license.
Responsibilities
POPULATION SPECIFIC CAREa.) Neonate - 30 days to 1yrc.) Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrsd.) Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrse.) School age - >5yrs to 13yrsf.) Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrsg.) Adult - >18yrs to 65yrsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAn employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of thefollowing essential functions. These examples do not include all of thefunctions which the employee may be expected to perform.Designs and leads pharmaceutical outcomes research. Identifies opportunitiesfor and participates in drug utilization reviews and research. Identifiesopportunities for publishing case reports, unique therapeuticinterventions, development of practice standards, and other medication