Pediatric Critical Care Pharmacist Specialist

Nicklaus Children's Hospital; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital seeks a Pediatric Pharmacist to join the PICU team, focusing on optimizing drug therapy, dosing, and interactions for critically ill children. You will support rounds, provide education to residents and physicians, and ensure safe, evidence-based pharmacotherapy in a busy pediatric unit.

The role emphasizes collaboration with pharmacists, nurses, and clinicians, along with cost-conscious medication management and adherence to state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist licensed in Florida and eligible for hospital-based practice.
• ACPE-accredited education preferred; pharmacist degree required.
• Two years of clinical hospital pharmacy experience in pediatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise on pharmacotherapy and optimize pediatric drug therapy in PICU.
• Monitor dosing, interactions, and costs per guidelines and policies.
• Participate in rounds and educate students and residents on evidence-based care.
• Document quality activities and ensure safe, cost-effective therapies.
• Provide drug information to staff and counsel patients/parents.
• Support formulary and pharmacoeconomic efforts and outcomes.

Skills

Pediatrics specialization

Pharmacotherapy expertise

Communication skills

Independent judgment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Supervisory oversight

Education

Pharmacy degree (B.Pharm/PharmD)

Tools

Hospital information systems

Pharmacy automation

Job description

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital seeks a Pediatric Pharmacist to join the PICU team, focusing on optimizing drug therapy, dosing, and interactions for critically ill children. You will support rounds, provide education to residents and physicians, and ensure safe, evidence-based pharmacotherapy in a busy pediatric unit.

The role emphasizes collaboration with pharmacists, nurses, and clinicians, along with cost-conscious medication management and adherence to state and federal regulations.