Pediatric Pharmacist - Residency Trained Decentralized Position

La Rabida Children's Hospital•Chicago, IL

14h•$135,662 - $230,625

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 multidisciplinary care, medication therapy optimization, coordination at admission and discharge, and support for outpatient pharmacy services and continuity of care. A completed PGY1 pharmacy residency with pediatric experience is required; PGY2 is preferred. The pharmacist provides clinical services for pediatric inpatients, reviews and adjusts medication orders for patient-specific factors, monitors drug therapy, and participates in interdisciplinary rounds. The role coordinates admission medication reconciliation and discharge planning, educates patients and caregivers, and supports complex outpatient medication regimens and medication access. The position also contributes to medication safety, quality improvement, policy and protocol development, education and training, pediatric compounding oversight, dispensing, and pharmacy-related committees and programs. The pharmacist serves as a preceptor for pharmacy students and residents and performs other duties as assigned.

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 certification: 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 certification: new hires must obtain RQI PALS within six months of hire and maintain certification quarterly.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency is highly preferred.
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 resolve 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.
Precept pharmacy students and residents.
Provide ongoing education and training to nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
Maintain current knowledge of pediatric pharmacotherapy and clinical guidelines.
Oversee pediatric sterile and non-sterile compounding processes.
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.