Pediatric Team Lead Pharmacist

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program incentives

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a pharmacist to deliver comprehensive medication management and collaborate with the care team to optimize patient outcomes in Indiana. The role emphasizes safety, pharmacy operations oversight, and data-driven process improvements.

Qualified candidates will have a PharmD or BS Pharmacy (pre-2006), current Indiana licensure or eligibility, and a track record of 5+ years or residency training; BCPS is preferred. Leadership attributes are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Indiana license or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• 5+ years experience, residency training, or an advanced degree required.
• BCPS certification, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, value-based medication care to improve patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure safety and effectiveness of drug therapy.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

PharmD or BS 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?

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• 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.