Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Transplant

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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 Transplant Pharmacy Specialists support the hospital's transplant services at Children's Mercy. These positions work in tandem with two transplant specialists covering kidney and heart transplant Monday through Friday. Pharmacists will be utilized to expand the kidney transplant and dialysis services (1 pharmacist) and liver transplant service (1 pharmacist). Experience with solid organ transplantation, including an understanding of immunosuppressive therapies, transplant-related complications, pharmacokinetics, and physiological considerations that impact medication selection and management, is necessary to be successful in this role.

Pharmacists are expected to apply the full potential of their clinical knowledge and experience to assess and improve patient care, including optimizing immunosuppressive therapy, monitoring for adverse effects and drug interactions, providing education to patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members, and participating in the development of transplant-specific protocols, guidelines, and order sets. 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 and 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
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