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.
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CC014250 Acute Care PharmacySummary:Full-time. Monday - Friday. 8am - 4:30pm.Additional Information:The Pharmacy Coordinator provides clinical and educational services to patients and other healthcare providers in a specific practice area and acts as a resource for staff pharmacists with problems related to patient medication therapy. This person also functions as a liaison with medical and nursing staff on medication related issues and assists other department managers in optimizing overall provision of service to patients.
Required Education:Doctorate of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Pharmacy (if obtained prior to 2000)Recommended Education:DoctorateRequired Work Experience:Pharmacy - 2 years of experience or Residency trainedRecommended Work Experience:Required Certifications:Pharmacist - AR State Board of PharmacyRecommended Certifications:Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) - Board of Pharmacy SpecialitiesDescription1. Works with Director and others to plan, implement, analyze, monitor and maintain a safe and effective medication use process.
2. Develops and maintains competency with hospital computer system to enable identification of safety issues and assist other health care professionals in safe use of the system.
3. Uses Safety Tracker to report interventions and medication occurrences. Uses other documentation systems as requested.
4. Provides clinical and educational services such as rounding, drug information, patient education and optimization of drug therapy to patients and other health care professionals in selected practice site.
5. Serves as consultant to pharmacists and department in areas of clinical service. Assists pharmacists in resolving problems related to physician orders, therapy, medication preparation and P&T Committee requirements.
6. Acts as a liaison between Pharmacy and medical and nursing staff on issues pertaining to clinical services or other pharmacy issues.
7. Educates pharmacists and other healthcare providers in areas of pediatric drug therapy through in-services, presentations, written educational ,materials and other methods. Two CE programs a year for pharmacists are required.
8. Participates in training of pharmacy students and residents. Acts as preceptor as needed or requested.
9. Substitutes as staff pharmacist and assists with distributive workload as requested by managers.
10. Assists in analysis, planning and implementation of new or revised services.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills Required
- Doctorate of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Pharmacy obtained before 2000
- Two years of pharmacy experience or completion of a pharmacy residency
- Pharmacist license from the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy
- Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist certification
- Annual flu vaccination
Arkansas Children's Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Affordable Benefits — Benefits are described as helping offset salaries that some consider average for the local market, with health coverage and PTO frequently highlighted as positives.
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Retirement Support — Retirement savings with an immediate employer match is emphasized, including a 50% match on the first 10% of contributions for eligible employees.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple health plan options, including PPO and HDHP through BlueAdvantage, are outlined with day-one eligibility and structured coverage.
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What We Do
Arkansas Children's, Inc. is the only healthcare system in Arkansas solely dedicated to caring for children. The organization includes two hospitals, a research institute, and a non-profit foundation. It provides specialized pediatric care, including a Level 1 Trauma Center and neonatal intensive care, with a mission to champion children by making them better today and healthier tomorrow through comprehensive medical services and outreach programs.
