Inpatient Pharmacist

Business: Boys Town National Research Hospital

Job Summary:

In a career as an Inpatient 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

Location: Pacific Street

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Improves patient care by managing drug therapy according to the patient population served.
• Reviews medications and collaborates with healthcare team to ensure appropriate medication management.
• Evaluates medication selection, dosage, route, frequency, cost effectiveness, and duration of therapy.
• Evaluates orders for drug interactions (drug-drug, allergy, drug-disease, drug-lab and drug-food).
• Evaluates the medication profile for therapeutic duplications.
• 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.
• Provides clinical pharmacy services through consultations, pharmacokinetic monitoring, and clinical intervention tracking.
• Detects, monitors, and reports adverse drug events and medication errors.
• Provides medication counseling and education to patients, families, and front-line staff.
• Participates in the medication reconciliation process.
• Supports drug purchaser in managing drug shortages and medication supply chain.
• Tracks and monitors controlled drug discrepancies and medication overrides.
• Carries out technician responsibilities (automated dispensing cabinet stocking, compounding, etc.) on shifts when support staff are unavailable.
• 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.

Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Townit 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.