Pharmacist, Healthcare

Children's Mercy is seeking a Pharmacist for a job in Kansas City, Missouri.

• Specialty:
  Pharmacist
• Discipline:
  Allied Health Professional
• Duration:
  Ongoing
• Shift:
  days
• Employment Type:
  
  Staff

Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy!:

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Pharmacy Medication Safety Coordinator provides a leadership role in formulating policy and instituting models that promote medication safety in all aspects of the medication management process. In conjunction with the Director of Pharmacy and with designated facility leadership, the role is responsible for coordinating all activities related to medication safety. These activities involve reporting, system and process evaluation, formulation of recommendations and initiatives, coordination of intervention strategies, and monitoring of activities related to medication safety.

This individual serves as liaison to pharmacy, nursing, quality and the medical staff leadership. Additional responsibility includes the oversight and further development of the Drug Safety Service.

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

• Ensures the safety of the organization?s medication system and supports an environment dedicated to the patient and staff safety relating to medication processes.
• Provides leadership for the Drug Safety Service.
• Works to develop the Hospital?s reputation in the area of medication safety.
• Maintains staff pharmacist skills to provide staffing on an as needed basis and to ensure sound working knowledge of departmental processes.

• Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy and 3-5 years experience Experience as pharmacist in an academic hospital environment. Experience in education of Pharm.
  
  D. students, residents and pharmacy staff members. 1 year of residency training is equivalent to 2 years working experience. or
• Master's Degree (Preferred) and 1-2 years experience Experience as pharmacist in an academic hospital environment. Experience in education of Pharm.
  
  D. students, residents and pharmacy staff members. 1 year of residency training is equivalent to 2 years working experience.
• Licensed Pharmacist - MO
• Employees must obtain Licensed Pharmacist - MO or equivalent within 90 days
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