Why Work at Children's....
Here, it's different. Come join us.
Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day.
We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatric hospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & World Report.
As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties.
Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through our doors.
A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different.
Job Overview
Ensures safe, appropriate, and economical use of drugs through the application of specialized skills and knowledge in pediatric patient care. The Department of Pharmacy provides comprehensive clinical services to patients at Children's Hospital Colorado. Our clinical pediatric pharmacists are available 24 hours a day and help ensure the safe and effective use of medication in children - as well as promote health, wellness and disease prevention. Our specially-trained pharmacists work with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine the best medication regimen and monitoring plan for the pediatric patient.
Additional Information
Department: South Campus
Hours per week: 40, eligible for benefits
Shift: Varied days/evenings with rotating weekends and holidays.
Qualifications
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree.
Experience: Completion of one year pharmacy residency.
Equivalency: One year of pharmacy work experience accepted in lieu of residency.
Certification(s): BLS certification (American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute accepted).
Licensure(s): State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Pharmacist license.
Responsibilities
POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE
- Neonate - <30 days
- Infancy - >30 days to 1yr
- Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs
- Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs
- School age - >5yrs to 13yrs
- Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provides drug information services by responding to questions regarding medication compatibilities, adverse drug events, regimens, dosing, interactions, storage and disposal, compounding, therapeutic uses of medications and pharmaceutical supplies in a timely manner.
- Sustains and implements quality and safety initiatives and practices in the department and throughout the hospital.
- Sustains clinical pharmacy services throughout the organization by providing pharmaceutical care for pediatric patients of all age ranges.
- Participate in general pharmacy operations throughout the organization through appropriate medication preparation, dispensing, and inventory control.
Other Information
Scope and Level
Guidelines: Fully qualified, full performance or journey level.
Complexity: Duties assigned are generally complex and may be of substantial intricacy.
Decision Making: Exercises judgment and discretion, and is responsible for determining the time, place and sequence of the work performed.
Communication: Contacts with team members, clients or the public where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged.
Supervision Received: Performs work with minimal supervisory oversight.
Physical Requirements
Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job
- Audio-Visual: Color Discrimination: Good
- Audio-Visual: Hearing: Good
- General Activity: Sit: 1-3 hrs.
- General Activity: Stand/Walk: 6-8 hrs.
- Motion: Bend: Up to 1/3 of time
- Motion: Carry: Up to 1/3 of time
- Motion: Lift: Up to 1/3 of time
- Motion: Push: Up to 1/3 of time
- Motion: Reach: Up to 1/3 of time
- Motion: Squat/Crouch: Up to 1/3 of time
- Others: Occupational Hazards - must be able to meet scheduling demands during all weather conditions
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.
Salary Information
Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $121,394.93 to $182,092.39
Hourly Salary Range: $58.36 to $87.54
Benefits Information
As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools.
