Clinical Pharmacist (ACS)

Shift and Job Type

Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM, rotating every fourth weekend. On‑site position.

Location

Dallas, TX

Job Title

Clinical Pharmacist

Overview

The clinical pharmacist in this position is responsible for all pharmaceutical services in assigned areas. As a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, the pharmacist promotes safe, rational, effective, and efficient medication use, and provides services to meet patient needs. This role also performs other pharmacy services as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Review orders for appropriateness and complete final verification.
• Assess the effectiveness, safety, and affordability of patient medications and collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and optimize medication therapy.
• Provide drug information on medication use, dosage, side effects, and composition to physicians, nurses, and patients/families.
• Monitor inpatient and outpatient profiles for drug interactions, food‑drug interactions, and duplication of therapy.
• Participate in transitions of care and assist with issues involving patient access to medications.
• Participate in quality improvement activities such as floor inspections, medication use evaluations, and documentation of interventions.
• Support contributions to pharmacy and medical literature; participate in research where applicable.
• Maintain knowledge in area of expertise and provide education to pharmacists, pharmacy residents, nurses, and providers. Precept pharmacy students, residents, and fellows.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and ongoing review of Epic order entry and set build.
• Attend hospital committee meetings as needed.
• Participate in continuing education programs, in‑services, and workshops to maintain current knowledge and enhance professional growth.
• Support learners within the pharmacy department such as interns, students, and residents via rotation and project precepting as needed.
• Support direct patient and/or caregiver education as needed.
• Perform other duties and special projects as required.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year previous hospital experience preferred.
• Pediatric clinical pharmacy residency preferred.
• Bachelor degree in pharmacy (BS Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited school of pharmacy required.
• Current Texas Pharmacist license required.
• Pharmacist Preceptor license required within 90 days.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course required within 90 days.
• 20‑hour ACPE accredited IV training course required within 90 days.
• Board of Pharmacy Specialties Certification preferred.

Benefits

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums covered after 3 years.
• 4‑10% employee savings plan match based on tenure.
• Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks).
• Caregiver leave.
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employment

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other federally or state legally protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer‑employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment‑related activity.