Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Neonatal &Pediatrics Full time
About The Position
Provides pharmaceutical care according to professional standards and practices and complies with all Federal and State regulations in the practice of Pharmacy at Virtua. The role provides direct clinical pharmacy care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Pediatrics at Virtua Voorhees Hospital. Additional responsibilities include collaborating with other specialties as needed; educating providers, nurses, patients, families, and other health care practitioners; serving as a drug information resource; developing guidelines and protocols; and supporting education for pharmacy and clinical departments. The specialist participates in system-wide committees, including the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, Maternal-Child Health Practice Council, and NICU committees, and precepts pharmacy residents and students. This is a full-time, regular employee position based at Virtua Health’s Voorhees location. It is on-site, has a first-shift schedule, and totals 40 hours per week.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, or a Bachelor of Science degree and comparable clinical experience.
- Completion of a PGY-1 pharmacy residency.
- Active New Jersey pharmacy license.
Nice To Haves
- PGY-2 Pediatrics residency.
Responsibilities
- Participate in patient rounds, or equivalent activities, with physicians, nurses, and other health care providers.
- Evaluate medication prescribing patterns and identify opportunities to improve drug therapy.
- Conduct drug use evaluations.
- Provide education to patients, families, and other health care practitioners.
- Participate in medication safety initiatives.
- Develop and maintain specific routine monitoring criteria within key subspecialty areas.
- Represent the Pharmacy Department on system-wide and divisional committees as needed.
- Collaborate with other specialties as needed and serve as a drug information resource.
- Develop guidelines and protocols and provide education for pharmacy and clinical departments as needed.
- Participate in relevant system-wide committees, including the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, Maternal-Child Health Practice Council, and NICU committees.
- Precept pharmacy residents and pharmacy students.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- 403(b) plan (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement)
- Paid time off
- Paid sick leave as provided under state and local laws
- Short-term disability
- Optional long-term disability
- Colleague and dependent life insurance
- Supplemental life and AD&D insurance
- Tuition assistance
- Employee assistance program with free counseling sessions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
