Pediatric Pharmacist - Residency Trained Decentralized Position
About The Position
The pediatric clinical decentralized pharmacist delivers comprehensive, patient-centered pharmaceutical care to pediatric patients across inpatient, outpatient, and transitional settings. The role includes active participation in multidisciplinary care, optimization of medication therapy, and coordination of services at admission and discharge. The pharmacist also supports outpatient pediatric pharmacy services and continuity of care. The position provides inpatient clinical pharmacy services, reviews and adjusts medication orders based on patient-specific factors, monitors therapy for effectiveness and safety, and collaborates with the care team during daily rounds. Responsibilities also include medication reconciliation, discharge-plan review, patient and caregiver education, outpatient medication counseling, medication-safety activities, education and training for healthcare professionals, oversight of pediatric compounding, and participation in pharmacy committees and quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency with pediatric clinical experience.
- Pediatric inpatient and outpatient experience.
- Pharmacist credential from the Illinois Board of Pharmacy obtained before the hire or job transfer date.
- CPR: Effective July 1, 2026, new hires must obtain RQI BLS within 30 days of hire or before direct patient care and maintain certification quarterly.
- PALS: New hires must obtain RQI PALS within 6 months of hire and maintain certification quarterly.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency.
- Board Certification in Pediatric Pharmacy (BCPPS), or eligibility to obtain it within one year of hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical pharmacy services to the pediatric inpatient unit.
- Review, verify, and adjust medication orders based on patient-specific factors, including weight, age, organ function, and disease state.
- Monitor drug therapy for effectiveness, interactions, allergies, and safety concerns.
- Participate in daily interdisciplinary rounds and collaborate with providers, nurses, and other staff.
- Perform medication reconciliation at admission and participate in admission meetings to coordinate care.
- Review discharge medication plans for appropriateness, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
- Educate patients and caregivers about new medications, administration techniques, and adherence strategies at discharge.
- Assist with complex outpatient medication regimens, including specialty and high-risk medications.
- Counsel families and caregivers on outpatient medication use, administration, and side effects.
- Collaborate with ambulatory providers to address prior authorizations, formulary issues, and medication access challenges.
- Identify and resolve medication-related problems and participate in adverse drug event monitoring and reporting.
- Participate in the medication safety committee and contribute to pediatric drug therapy policies and protocols.
- Comply with regulatory standards, including Joint Commission and USP 795, 797, and 800 requirements.
- Precept pharmacy students and residents and provide ongoing education to nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintain current knowledge of pediatric pharmacotherapy and clinical guidelines.
- Oversee pediatric compounding processes for sterile and non-sterile preparations.
- Ensure accurate and timely dispensing in collaboration with pharmacy technicians.
- Participate in the P&T Committee, Antimicrobial Stewardship, and Medication Safety initiatives.
- Engage in quality improvement projects and performance metrics related to pediatric care.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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