Business: Boys Town National Research Hospital

Job Summary:

In a career as a Clinical Pharmacist, you join us in providing life-changing care to patients from across the region. In this role, you will ensure safe, accurate and appropriate use of medications. Evaluate prescribers' orders for dosing, allergies and contraindications. Participate in medication ordering, preparation, dispensing, and outcome assessment.

This position is for a decentralized clinical pharmacist who serves as a key member of the multidisciplinary team. Clinical areas will include- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Medical/Surgical Unit, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, and Pediatric Inpatient Psychiatric Unit. A strong clinical background and experience with pediatrics is preferred.

Schedule: Full-Time, Day hours Monday-Friday, potential for weekend and holiday rotation

Location: Pacific Street

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Improves patient care by managing drug therapy according to the patient population served.
• Interprets medication orders to ensure safety and proper use of medications and is alert to compatibilities, incompatibilities, medication duplication, medication allergies, and potential medication administration errors.
• Coordinates the solving of medication related problems between pharmacy, nursing, and prescribers, demonstrating initiative and sound judgment.
• Monitors medication therapy for significant drug-drug, drug-diet, or drug-laboratory test interactions.
• Intervenes in circumstances of significant interactions, therapeutic duplications, and other occasions where pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetic expertise is warranted.
• Evaluates and documents that the medication(s) selected are appropriate for achieving the desired therapeutic outcome. Communicates potential problems and likely solutions to the prescriber.
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds representing pharmacy on the following patient units: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Medical/Surgical Unit, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, and Pediatric Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
• Acts as a consultant in the areas of pharmacokinetics and adverse reactions to physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals. Participates in all therapeutic drug monitoring or intervention programs; adjusting therapy as indicated by patient condition and laboratory results.
• Responds to emergency situations to assist with medication management (e.g. response to cardiac arrests)
• Provides medication counseling and education to patients, families, and front-line staff.
• Prepares and dispenses medication in a manner that ensures accuracy, safety, regulatory adherence, quality and integrity of the drug product in a timely manner.
• Supervises the work of supportive pharmacy personnel. Carries out technician responsibilities (automated dispensing cabinet stocking, compounding, etc.) on shifts when support staff are unavailable.
• Detects, monitors, and reports adverse drug events and medication errors.
• Participates in the medication reconciliation process.
• Supports drug purchaser in managing drug shortages and medication supply chain.
• Participates in mandatory in-services and/or CE programs as mandated by Boys Town and the State of Nebraska. Completes all required trainings and pharmacy specific competencies in a timely matter.
• Actively promotes and supports the Boys Town Mission. Fosters a healthy relationship between the department of pharmacy and the hospital. Fosters a healthy relationship within the department of pharmacy.
• Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A registered pharmacist who is a graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy with a current Nebraska state license required.
• BLS certified within 90 days of transfer or hire required.
• ACLS and PALS required within 180 days of hire required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited postgraduate year one residency or equivalent hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (BPS) certification as deemed appropriate and relevant to practice preferred.

Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Town—it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities.  A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.  Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.   Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.  We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.