Pharmacist - Pediatric - Pharmacy

Henry Ford Health • Detroit, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Pediatric PICU Clinical Pharmacist to join their team at Henry Ford St. John Children’s Hospital. This role is integral to the pediatric and PICU care teams, serving as a pharmacy resource within the Pediatric Unit and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The pharmacist will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to provide expert medication management and optimize outcomes for pediatric patients. This position offers the opportunity to make a direct difference in the care of critically ill pediatric patients, expand expertise in pediatric and PICU pharmacy practice, contribute to clinical protocols and quality initiatives, mentor pharmacy professionals, and help advance pediatric and neonatal medication management.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited college of pharmacy
• Completion of a residency training program or equivalent experience in hospital pharmacy practice
• Must be able to serve as an institutional authority in a given specialty practice area
• Demonstrable leadership abilities
• Exhibit teamwork when working with others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Qualified to work with pharmacy students at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Michigan (licensure must be obtained within 30 days of hire if eligible)

Nice To Haves

• Post-graduate year 1 pharmacy residency
• Post-graduate year 2 pharmacy residency in pediatrics
• Pediatric advanced life support certification
• Board Certified for Pediatrics within 1 year of hire
• 3-5 years of pharmacist experience or equivalent training and experience at another institution
• Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed practice standards set for a Level II pharmacist (Henry Ford Detroit Hospital Only)
• Proven research/publication record

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical pharmacy care to pediatric and critically ill patients
• Partner closely with physicians and multidisciplinary teams as a medication expert
• Optimize medication therapy and contribute to evidence-based clinical decision-making
• Participate in protocol and order-set development, drug-use evaluations, and medication safety initiatives
• Support and mentor pharmacy residents, PharmD students, and other healthcare professionals
• Provide medication education to pediatric patients, parents, families, and caregivers
• Collaborate with decentralized clinical pharmacists and Neonatal/Pediatric Pharmacy Specialists to support continuity of care across the pediatric service line
• Help advance pediatric and neonatal pharmacy knowledge through education, collaboration, and clinical practice

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior