Clinical Pharmacist II - PICU

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-on bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Akron Children's Hospital seeks a Clinical Pharmacist II to provide comprehensive pharmacotherapy management for high-acuity pediatric patients. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the broader care team during daily rounds to optimize medication therapy and advance antimicrobial stewardship.

This full-time onsite role in Akron, OH includes a rotating 2/2/3 schedule (0700-1930). A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available; opportunities exist for professional growth and leadership in

Formación

• Education: PharmD or BS Pharm; licensure in Ohio.
• License requirement: Current Ohio State Board of Pharmacy license.
• Post-graduate training: PGY1 required; PGY2 preferred.
• Experience: ~3 years preferred; pediatrics experience helpful.
• Regulatory and safety: familiarity with regulatory standards and medication safety.

Responsabilidades

• Participate in daily interdisciplinary rounds and provide pharmacotherapy recommendations.
• Promote cost-effective medication use via formulary management and stewardship initiatives.
• Independently manage complex therapies (antimicrobial stewardship, anticoagulation, critical care).
• Initiate, modify, and monitor therapy under collaborative practice agreements or protocols.
• Educate and mentor pharmacists, residents, students, and clinicians.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Quality improvement familiarity

Regulatory compliance

Educación

BS Pharm or PharmD

OH Pharmacist License

PGY1 or PGY2 residency

Herramientas

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Descripción del empleo

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus(taxable)Available

Full-time
2/2/3 Rotating schedule, 0700-1930
Onsite Akron, OH - PICU (Relocation may be available)

Summary

The Clinical Pharmacist II is an advanced practice clinical pharmacist responsible for providing comprehensive, evidence-based pharmacotherapy management for complex and high-acuity patient populations. This role serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team through active participation in daily patient care rounds, therapeutic decision-making, and direct collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist II is accountable for optimizing medication therapy outcomes through advanced clinical interventions, antimicrobial stewardship, anticoagulation management, pharmacokinetic dosing, medication safety initiatives, and protocol-driven patient management. This position also serves as a clinical resource and mentor for pharmacy staff, residents, and students while supporting quality improvement initiatives, policy development, regulatory compliance, and advancement of clinical pharmacy services across the organization.

Responsibilities:

1. Participate in daily interdisciplinary rounds and provide evidence-based pharmacotherapy recommendations for assigned patient populations.
2. Promote cost-effective medication use through formulary management, therapeutic interchange recommendations, stewardship initiatives, and optimization of medication utilization while maintaining high standards of patient care and safety.
3. Independently manage complex medication therapies, including antimicrobial stewardship, anticoagulation, critical care, and specialty pharmacotherapy initiatives.
4. Initiate, modify, and monitor medication therapy under collaborative practice agreements, protocols, or prescriptive authority as applicable.
5. Provide education and clinical guidance to pharmacists, pharmacy residents, students, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
6. Develop, implement, and maintain clinical protocols, order sets, guidelines, and pharmacy-driven initiatives.
7. Participate in pharmacy quality improvement, research, formulary management, and medication-use evaluation activities.
8. Precept pharmacy students and residents and provide effective and timely feedback on the resident's progress.
9. Document clinical interventions, pharmacokinetic consults, and patient care activities in the electronic medical record.
10. Serve as a departmental clinical leader and contribute to accreditation, regulatory readiness, and strategic pharmacy initiatives.
11. Review, verify, and dispense medications in accordance with hospital policies, state regulations, and clinical best practices.
12. Other duties as required.

Other information

Technical Expertise

1. Experience in pharmacy is required; or pediatrics is preferred.
2. Experience with regulatory requirements (e.g., Joint Commission, OSHA, DEA) and medication safety practices.
3. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
4. Experience in healthcare is preferred.
5. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.
6. Experience with quality improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) is preferred.

Education and Experience

1. Education: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BS Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited college of pharmacy required.
2. Licensure: Current License by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy is required. Board Certification in area of expertise is preferred.
3. Possesses a valid State driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain insurability as determined by the ACH insurance carrier's requirements. An annual physical is required to be completed with the Akron Children's Hospital Employee Health Department.
4. Years of relevant experience: A Post Graduate Year 1 Pharmacy Residency (PGY1) OR equivalent experience required. PGY2 Residency preferred. 3 years' experience is preferred.
5. Years of supervisory experience: None

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite