Description
Work Location
Orange, California
Work Shift
Day - 10hrs (United States of America)
Why CHOC?
At CHOC Children's, we strive to be the leading destination of children's health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community's pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC Children's can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC Children's compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals. Apply now to see where your career at CHOC Children's can take you.
Job Summary
The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing pharmaceutical assessment, treatment, and care for the neonate, pediatric, and adolescent patient population served. Is responsible for monitoring drug therapy, providing drug information, consulting with medical, nursing, and allied healthcare professionals to deliver high quality, cost effective pharmaceutical services. Will coordinate workflow of the department and directs activities of pharmacy technicians.
Experience
* Required: Minimum one (1) year of clinical pharmacy experience in an acute care setting.
* Preferred: Experience in a pediatric acute care setting strongly preferred.
Education
* Required: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree or Pharm.D. from an accredited college or university.
Training
* Required: None required.
* Preferred: Completion of an ASHP-accredited hospital/ clinical/pediatric residency program (PGY1 and/or PGY2).
Specialized Skills
* Required: Proficient in interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word); knowledge of State and Federal laws; ability to supervise and instruct others in pharmaceutical work; analytical skills to determine the appropriateness of drug therapy and the correctness of the dosage, and ability to evaluate drug interactions, ADEs, and allergic reactions; organizational skills necessary to coordinate departmental activities.
* Preferred: Knowledge of the current trends in pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, and toxicology as they relate to drug therapy in the neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patient population.
Licensure
* Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - required within 90 days of hire or transfer; Pharmacist - CA Board of Pharmacy.
