Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Infectious Disease

Infectious Disease Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

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.

The Infectious Disease Clinical Pharmacy Specialist supports the pharmacy's antimicrobial stewardship activities as well as the clinical pharmacy needs of the Infections Disease Team at Children's Mercy. This position works in tandem with an additional  specialist Monday through Friday. Experience with pediatric antibiotic therapies, including an understanding of common disease states, antimicrobial pharmacokinetics, and physiological considerations that affect selection and treatment, is necessary to be successful in this role.

Complex therapies, drug-related problems, care plan coordination, and transitions of care activities will be identified and mitigated if needed. Pharmacists are expected to focus the full potential of their knowledge and experience on the assessment and improvement of patient care, which includes providing education to the multidisciplinary care team and participating in protocol and order set development. Role may allow for remote work based on the needs of the department at the discretion of the manager/supervisor.

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.

Additionally, it's important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children's Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005.

If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

• Provides patient-focused pharmaceutical care through rational, safe, and cost-effective drug therapy evaluation, management, recommendations, and patient education.
• Participates in the development and presentation of orientation, education, and training programs to patients, pharmacy, medical, and nursing staff and to other parties as appropriate upon request.
• Participates in departmental quality improvement projects upon request and facilitates effective communication regarding initiatives to appropriate parties.
• Maintains competence required for current job title/position and engages in professional self-development.

• Other RPH/Pharm.
  
  D. and 7 or more years experience Must be able to demonstrate activities consistent with Clinical Specialists position description in previous experience
• Licensed Pharmacist - MO
• Licensed Pharmacist - KS
• Employees must obtain Licensed Pharmacist - MO or equivalent within 90 days
• PHARM LIC MO Licensed Pharmacist - MO or proof of pharmacy technician license, pharmacy intern license, or…