Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient & Outpatient Care

La Rabida; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 136,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

La Rabida Children’s Hospital seeks a residency-trained Pediatric Pharmacist to deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical care across inpatient, outpatient, and transitional settings for pediatric patients. A completed PGY1 residency with pediatric experience is required; PGY2 is preferred.

Expected responsibilities include rounds, med reconciliation, counseling, and program involvement. The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, adherence to pediatric guidelines, and ongoing

Qualifications

• Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency with pediatric clinical experience required.
• PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency highly preferred.
• Board Certification in Pediatric Pharmacy (BCPPS) or eligibility within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services to pediatric inpatient unit and participate in interdisciplinary rounds.
• Review and adjust medication orders based on weight, age, organ function, and disease state.
• Educate patients and caregivers on medications and discharge plans.
• Oversee pediatric compounding processes for sterile and non-sterile preparations.
• Participate in P&T Committee and antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.

Skills

Pediatric pharmacotherapy

Education

PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (pediatric experience)

PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency (preferred)

Job description

La Rabida Children’s Hospital seeks a residency-trained Pediatric Pharmacist to deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical care across inpatient, outpatient, and transitional settings for pediatric patients. A completed PGY1 residency with pediatric experience is required; PGY2 is preferred.

Expected responsibilities include rounds, med reconciliation, counseling, and program involvement. The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, adherence to pediatric guidelines, and ongoing