Arkansas Children's Hospital·Little Rock, Arkansas
Verifies the appropriateness of medication doses based on pediatric diagnosis and weight while intervening in drug therapy problems. Manages pharmacy operations including order processing, inventory coordination, and providing clinical recommendations to healthcare providers.
Arkansas children's is a tobacco free workplace. Flu vaccines are required. Arkansas children's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.
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Time Type: Full time
Required education: Doctorate of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Pharmacy (if obtained prior to 2000)
Direct - No experience required
Pharmacist - AR State Board of Pharmacy
Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) - Board of Pharmacy Specialities
1. Verifies appropriateness of all doses in reference to the child’s diagnosis, weight, age and body surface area.
2. Identifies and intervenes when problems involving drug therapy arise e.g.. allergies, drug interactions, therapeutic duplications, adverse drug reactions, compatibility etc.
3. Verifies appropriateness of drug selected, initiates drug therapy when needed and suggests equally efficacious but less expensive therapy.
4. Evaluates need for all non-formulary drugs.
5. Assures that patients receive the ordered medication as to dose, route, salt, regimen and generic substitution.
6. Assures that all medications meet the highest standards in quality and preparation of the final dosage form and that all drug products are neatly prepared and labeled, including the use of appropriate auxiliary labels/comments.
7. Processes all orders efficiently, correctly establishes priorities. Processes orders in a timely manner.
8. Serves in a professional capacity in patient care areas. Monitors patients to assure optimal therapeutic outcomes and makes appropriate recommendations to other health care providers.
9. Participates in the education and training of patients, technicians, pharmacists and students. Serves as a teacher and participates in discharge planning.
10. Performs drug information activities, processing all information requests accurately, efficiently and completing the documentation. Reviews patients and assesses for compliance with AC criteria concerning food drug interactions and therapeutic drug monitoring. Assists in drug utilization review activities.
11. Places order with local wholesaler for medications and supplies and back orders directly with manufacturer for items in short supply immediately when local wholesaler unable to supply.
12. Assures that substitution items are obtained when original item unavailable and substitution items are checked by the appropriate manager.
13. Notifies Pharmacy manager immediately of any items unavailable at time of purchase.
14. Coordinates loan/borrow process, recalls, and coordinates annual departmental inventory.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requires a Doctorate of Pharmacy (or Bachelor of Pharmacy if obtained prior to 2000) and licensure from the AR State Board of Pharmacy. No direct experience is required, though BCPS certification is recommended.
Market context
Pharmacy technician roles in Arkansas are typically driven by ongoing retail, hospital, and clinical pharmacy staffing needs, especially where certified support is needed for medication handling and patient service. Competition can be stronger for candidates with PTCB certification, state registration, and clinical pharmacy experience, along with a valid driver’s license. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credentials and highlight any healthcare experience before applying.
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