Clinical Pharmacist; Emergency Department

Clinical Pharmacist – Emergency Department (Plano, TX)

Shift: 12‑Hour Night Shift, 9 pm–9 am – Full Time, On‑Site
Location: Plano, TX
Job Type: On‑Site

Children’s Health’s mission is to Make Life Better for Children. We partner with UT Southwestern to provide cutting‑edge treatments and an extraordinary patient and family experience. Our commitment extends beyond the hospital, contributing to a healthier future for all children and communities.

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 while providing services to meet patient needs.

• 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 patient medication therapy. Provide pharmacotherapy consultations as requested.
• 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 and participate in research where applicable. Provide education to pharmacists, pharmacy residents, nurses and providers. Precept pharmacy students, residents and fellows.
• Facilitate the compounding, labeling and packaging of medications and supervise and verify technicians’ work.
• Respond to code and/or trauma pages when received.
• Assist in maintaining the department drug inventory at acceptable levels and ensuring security of narcotics.
• 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.
• Perform other duties and special projects as required.

• At least 1 year previous hospital experience preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; 4‑Year Bachelor’s (B.S.) or Pharm.
  
  D. from an accredited school of pharmacy required.
• Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or Doctorate of Pharmacy and completion of a pediatric clinical pharmacy residency preferred.
• 20‑Hour ACPE‑accredited IV training course required within 90 days.

• Current Texas Pharmacist license required.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required (CP‑1.20 Life Support Course, 90‑Day requirement).
• PALS certification required (180‑Day requirement).
• ACLS certification required (180‑Day requirement).
• Board of Pharmacy Specialty certification preferred.

We put our people first. We welcome, value and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care and equipping our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

• 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.

Children’s Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do 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 legally protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer‑employee relationship.