Maternal & Pediatric Pharmacy Clinical Specialist

Naples Comprehensive Health; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Naples Comprehensive Health is seeking a Pharmacy Clinical Specialist to provide evidence-based medication management for maternal, neonatal and pediatric patients. You will lead medication therapy decisions, identify high-risk patients, and support safety and outcomes within a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes education, mentorship and quality improvement, with responsibilities spanning drug reviews, formulary stewardship, research participation and clinical guideline development.

Qualifications

• Florida pharmacist license is required.
• Completion of PGY-2 ASHP-accredited pediatric residency or equivalent board certification.
• Active board-certified pediatric pharmacist specialist (BCPPS) or 3+ years pediatric/neonatal hospital pharmacist experience with board certification within 18 months.
• PALS certification within six months of hire.
• Knowledge of contemporary hospital and clinical pharmacy practice.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and team skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities and make critical decisions.
• Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, Windows).

Responsibilities

• Assess medication needs, recommend therapies and adjust care based on patient response.
• Identify high-risk patients and provide interventions to improve medication safety and outcomes.
• Provide medication review, reconciliation and counseling, and participate in the management of medical emergencies.
• Support medication stewardship, formulary management and the development of clinical guidelines, policies and order sets.
• Contribute to research, quality improvement initiatives and multidisciplinary committees.
• Precept pharmacy students and residents and educate clinicians on medication practices and protocols.
• Support pharmacy operations, including medication procurement, dispensing and oversight of pharmacy technician activities.

Skills

Medication safety

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical pharmacotherapy

Evidence-based decision making

Communication skills

Independent decision making

Education

Florida Pharmacist license

PGY-2 ASHP-accredited pediatric residency

BCPPS board certification

3+ years pediatric/neonatal clinical hospital pharmacist experience

Pharm.D. degree

Job description

Naples Comprehensive Health is seeking a Pharmacy Clinical Specialist to provide evidence-based medication management for maternal, neonatal and pediatric patients. You will lead medication therapy decisions, identify high-risk patients, and support safety and outcomes within a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes education, mentorship and quality improvement, with responsibilities spanning drug reviews, formulary stewardship, research participation and clinical guideline development.