Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist

Loyola Medicine; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 109,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One!

DailyPay! Work today, Get paid today

Competitive Shift Differentials

On Site Fitness Center

Childcare Employee Discount

Referral Rewards

Strong Team Culture

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Loyola Medicine, part of Trinity Health, is seeking a Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care for neonatal to adolescent patients. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the healthcare team to optimize therapy, ensure safety, and support evidence-based practice.

The role may include supervising students and residents, participating in research and quality projects, and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist in the State of Illinois.
• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy required.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD); Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist (BCPPS) preferred.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm).
• Residency: PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Practice Residency or equivalent experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of previous job-related experience.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care through medication therapy management and clinical pharmacy services.
• Reviews, verifies, and monitors medication orders for safety and efficacy.
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and develops pharmacotherapy recommendations.
• Educates patients, families, and staff on therapies and safety measures.
• Contributes to development of clinical guidelines and order sets.

Skills

Pharmacotherapy expertise

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient counseling

Clinical pharmacy services

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency

Job description

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Employment Type:

Full Time

Shift:

Days

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola Medicine Transport is based at Loyola University Medical Center and is part of a three-hospital system includingLoyola University Medical Center,Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, andMacNeal Hospital.

If you are interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of those in our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong!

What you’ll do:

The Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patients, working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy outcomes, promote safe medication use, and support evidence-based clinical practice.

The pharmacist may also precept pharmacy students, residents, and new staff members, participate in clinical research, quality improvement projects, and committee activities, and maintain compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.

Additionally, this role . .

• provides direct patient care through medication therapy management and clinical pharmacy services, including reviewing, verifying, and monitoring medication orders for appropriateness, dosing accuracy, potential drug interactions, allergies, and therapeutic effectiveness
• actively participates in multidisciplinary rounds, develops individualized pharmacotherapy recommendations, monitors adverse drug events and medication safety concerns, and evaluates therapeutic outcomes to ensure high-quality patient care
• may include educating patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals on medication therapies; supporting medication safety and quality improvement initiatives; contributing to the development and implementation of clinical guidelines, policies, and order sets; and serving as a drug information resource for the healthcare team
• must demonstrate advanced clinical expertise in pediatric pharmacotherapy, strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care
• performs other duties as assigned

We offer our colleagues:

• Benefits from Day One!
• DailyPay! Work today, Get paid today
• Competitive Shift Differentials
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & Loyola University Medical Center)
• Childcare Employee Discount at Gottlieb's Child Development Center
• Referral Rewards
• Strong Team Culture
• Career Growth Opportunities

What you'll need for this job:

• Licensed Pharmacist in the State of Illinois
• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy required
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD); Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist (BCPPS) preferred
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm
• Residency: PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Practice Residency or equivalent experience preferred
• 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Our Promise to You:

Joining Loyola Medicine is being a part of an organization that treats the human spirit in our patients and fellow colleagues. We are a part of a community which believes in giving back to those we serve.

• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities
• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners

Pay Range:

Pay Range: $109,304- $180,336

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Benefits:

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.