Pharmacist - PRN

Pharmacist – pediatric inpatient

Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

About nexus children’s hospital – dallas

Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas provides specialized inpatient care for children with complex medical and behavioral health needs. Our interdisciplinary team is dedicated to bridging the gap from hospital to home, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that helps every child reach their fullest potential. At Nexus, we are committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients and families we serve.

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Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, the Pharmacist is responsible for overseeing all pharmacy operations within the hospital, ensuring compliance with DNV, CMS, state, and federal regulations. This role plays a critical part in medication management, clinical collaboration, and patient safety while supporting high-quality pediatric care in an inpatient setting.

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Job specific responsibilities

• Clinical & operational excellence
• Review, interpret, and process physician medication orders accurately and efficiently
• Prepare, dispense, and monitor medication therapies in accordance with applicable laws and best practices
• Monitor drug therapy, including lab values and levels; recommend or implement appropriate adjustments
• Conduct medication reconciliation and ensure accurate documentation in the Medication Administration Record (MAR)
• Ensure all medication charges and reports are completed accurately and daily
• Maintain pharmacy operations, including Pyxis system management and drug database accuracy

• Collaboration & communication
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to optimize medication therapy and formulary use
• Communicate drug-related information clearly to patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members
• Partner with providers to identify cost-effective medication alternatives when appropriate