Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - Women & Children (opens in new tab)

Pscfl; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NCH in Naples, FL is seeking a Pharmacy Clinical Specialist focused on Women & Children to guide evidence‑based medication management for mothers, newborns and kids. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses and clinicians to optimize therapies and prevent adverse events.

Responsibilities include medication reviews, stewardship, formulary development, education for staff, and mentoring students. A Florida pharmacist license is required with pediatric subspecialty credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• Florida pharmacist license required.
• Board certification in pediatrics preferred or required within 18 months of hire.
• PALS certification within six months of hire.
• Clinical experience in pediatric/neonatal hospital pharmacy.
• Knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice and formulary management.

Responsibilities

• Assess medication needs and adjust therapy for maternal, neonatal and pediatric patients.
• Identify high-risk patients and intervene to improve safety and outcomes.
• Provide medication review, reconciliation and counseling; participate in emergencies.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Pediatrics

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Tools

Epic Willow

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - Women & Children

Bring your clinical pharmacy expertise to care that supports mothers, newborns and children. NCH is seeking a pharmacy clinical specialist to provide safe, effective, evidence-based medication management for maternal, neonatal and pediatric patients.

In this role, you’ll work alongside physicians, nurses and other clinicians to guide medication therapy, prevent adverse drug events and support each patient’s individual needs. You’ll also help advance pharmacy practice through education, mentorship and quality improvement.

As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will:

Assess medication needs, recommend therapies and adjust care based on patient response.

Identify high-risk patients and provide interventions to improve medication safety and therapeutic outcomes.

Provide medication review, reconciliation and counseling, and participate in the management of medical emergencies.

Support medication stewardship, formulary management and the development of clinical guidelines, policies and order sets.

Contribute to research, quality improvement initiatives and multidisciplinary committees.

Precept pharmacy students and residents and educate clinicians on medication practices and protocols.

Support pharmacy operations, including medication procurement, dispensing and oversight of pharmacy technician activities.

Qualifications:

A Florida pharmacist license.

One of the following:

• Completion of a PGY-2 ASHP-accredited pediatric pharmacy residency, with board certification in pediatrics required within 18 months of hire.
• Active board-certified pediatric pharmacy specialist (BCPPS) certification.
• At least three years of pediatric/neonatal clinical hospital pharmacist experience, with board certification in pediatrics required within 18 months of hire.

PALS certification within six months of hire.

Knowledge of contemporary hospital and clinical pharmacy practice.

Strong communication, interpersonal and team skills.

The ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities and make critical decisions.

Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams and Windows.

Preferred qualifications

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.

Additional pharmacy specialty board certification(s).

Epic Willow end-user experience.

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