Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist - Acute Care

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 75,768 - 100,564; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Health Savings Plan

Education Support

Disability & Retirement

Job summary

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia seeks a Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist - Acute Care to advance pediatric pharmacotherapy in a premier academic health system. The role emphasizes clinical excellence, medication safety, and interdisciplinary collaboration within a nationally recognized pediatric enterprise.

Day shifts core; you will participate in rounds, optimize dosing, and contribute across inpatient Hematology/Oncology, GI, General Pediatrics, and Ambulatory Infusion, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. degree required.
• Virginia license or eligibility for licensure in VA.
• PGY-1 residency required or equivalent hospital experience (3 years).
• PGY-2 residency preferred for specialty areas.
• AHA Health Care Provider CPR and BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert clinical pharmacy support across a 126-bed pediatric enterprise, primarily on the day shift.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds with real-time pharmacotherapy recommendations, dosing optimization, and monitoring.
• Rotate through Inpatient Hematology/Oncology, GI, General Pediatrics, Ambulatory Infusion Center, and electives.
• Provide weekend clinical coverage every fourth weekend, day and evening rotations.
• Evaluate complex cases to identify and resolve medication-related problems.
• Engage in order optimization in the EMR to enhance safety and efficiency.
• Advance patient safety initiatives and medication stewardship.
• Collaborate with medical teams to support transitions of care.
• Support education for residents, students, and trainees.

Skills

EMR systems

Education

Bachelor's in Pharmacy

Pharm.D. degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist - Acute Care

$64.37 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Vision insurance, paid time off

Empower pediatric care through clinical excellence. This is a unique opportunity to practice at the top of your license while supporting highly specialized pediatric populations, including Hematology and Oncology, within a nationally recognized academic health system.

If you are passionate about complex pediatric pharmacotherapy and want to build both depth in subspecialty care and breadth across diverse pediatric services, this role offers a dynamic and highly rewarding clinical environment. You will serve as a key contributor to interdisciplinary care while advancing medication safety and outcomes for children across the continuum.

The Role

• Deliver expert clinical pharmacy support across a 126‑bed pediatric enterprise, primarily on the day shift.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary rounds, providing real‑time pharmacotherapy recommendations, dosing optimization, and monitoring strategies.
• Rotate through key practice areas, including:
  • Inpatient Hematology/Oncology and GI
  • General Pediatrics, including Endocrine, Renal, Cardiac, and Solid Organ Transplant (liver, kidney, heart) populations
  • Ambulatory Infusion Center
  • Optional rotations in Ambulatory Hematology/Oncology and Rheumatology
• Provide weekend clinical coverage every fourth weekend, rotating between day and evening shifts.
• Evaluate complex patient cases by synthesizing clinical data to identify and resolve medication‑related problems.
• Participate in order optimization within the electronic medical record to enhance safety and efficiency.
• Advance patient safety initiatives and medication stewardship efforts.
• Partner closely with medical teams to support safe and seamless transitions of care.
• Engage in the academic mission by supporting education for residents, students, and trainees.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, long‑term and short‑term disability, retirement savings
• Health Savings Plans and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's in Pharmacy or Pharm. D. degree required.
• Experience: PGY‑1 residency required or equivalent hospital experience (3 years). PGY‑2 residency is preferred for specialty areas.
• Licensure/Certifications: Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Pharmacy license required; American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider; BLS certification required.

Physical Demands

Job requires standing and traveling for prolonged periods; proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly; ability to lift, push, pull <20 lbs; may be exposed to chemicals.

Onboarding Requirements

Background checks and pre‑employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. All safety‑sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a drug screen.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.