Pediatric Team Lead Pharmacist

Indiana University Health System; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program incentives

Job summary

Indiana University Health System in Indianapolis seeks a pharmacist to deliver value-based medication care in collaboration with a healthcare team. The role emphasizes patient outcomes, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements include PharmD or BS in Pharmacy (pre-2006), Indiana license, 5+ years’ experience with leadership, and relevant certifications. The role may involve teaching and program leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy completed before 2006
• Current Indiana license or eligibility for Indiana licensure as a pharmacist
• Certification is required, if applicable (e.g., BCPS)
• Demonstration of > 5 years experience, pharmacy residency training, or advanced degree
• Demonstration of leadership attributes

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, value-based medication-related care to improve patient quality of life
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to achieve drug therapy outcomes
• Ensure safety and effectiveness of the medication-use process and dispense medications per order
• Lead or coordinate department workflow and data-driven process improvements
• Train and coach team members and serve as a resource on drug utilization and cost containment
• Protect patient confidentiality and maintain medication security

Skills

Leadership

Pharmacy experience

Pharmacy residency

Certification (BCPS)

Education

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy (pre-2006)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Why Join IU Health?

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

Description:

This position exists to provide comprehensive, value based, medication-related care to achieve definite outcomes that improve a patient's quality of life. The incumbent acts in collaboration with other healthcare professionals in the shared responsibility for patient drug therapy outcomes. Key job duties may consist of ensuring the safety and effectiveness of the medication use process, processing and dispensing medications per order or prescription, medication therapy monitoring, regulatory compliance, maintaining oversight over pharmacist extenders, maintaining the security of medications, and protecting the confidentiality of patient information. In addition, displays mastery when providing drug information support for healthcare personnel, ensuring continuity of care, and anticipating potential issues in common and less common situations. Position also coordinates the workflow of the department, regularly collects and analyzes data for process improvement projects, may serve as project lead on major projects affecting pharmacy, aids in the training and coaching of team members, regularly serves as a resource for colleagues, and interacts with healthcare professionals on drug utilization and cost containment.

• Requires Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor's of Science in Pharmacy prior to 2006.
• Requires current Indiana License or eligibility for Indiana licensure as a pharmacist.
• Certification is required, if applicable. (e.g. BCPS).
• Demonstration of > 5 years experience, pharmacy residency training, or advanced degree is required.
• Demonstration of leadership attributes.