Pharmacy Clinical Specialist Pediatrics

Johns Hopkins Medicine•Baltimore, MD

2d•$58 - $96•Onsite

About The Position

The Johns Hopkins Hospital has been at the forefront of discovery, innovation, and medical advances for over 125 years. Our reputation for excellence has earned us a spot on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list for over two decades. We believe that the commitment from our entire professional staff is one of the primary reasons we can continually set the standard of excellence in patient care, both in our community and around the world. Renowned for our specialty services and innovative clinical advances, we strive to make The Johns Hopkins Hospital an exceptional place to work, learn and advance your career. Take a tour of our campus : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnNaPzR-AE The Department of Pharmacy, consistent with the mission of Johns Hopkins Medicine, places a priority on teaching, research and patient care. At Johns Hopkins Hospital, the department is responsible for providing acute care pharmacy services for a diverse population of medical, surgical, oncology, and pediatric patients, with additional services provided within the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center and affiliated clinics. Within the department, there are 70 acute care and primary care clinical pharmacy specialists as well as 32 general and specialized pharmacy residents. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Pediatric Ambulatory Oncology will provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to pediatric oncology patients in the ambulatory clinic setting. As an embedded pharmacist resource within the Oncology Ambulatory Clinic, the Specialist will work closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing, and care teams to support real-time medication-related decision-making. Key responsibilities include clinical review and verification of chemotherapy and supportive care regimens, medication reconciliation, patient and caregiver education, and management of complex oncology-related medication therapies. The Specialist will also support treatment plan coordination, monitoring for toxicity and adherence, and promote safe and effective medication use across the continuum of care. In addition, this role includes education and support of learners, including students and residents, and active participation in quality improvement, safety, and oncology-focused initiatives. What Awaits You? Career growth and development Tuition Assistance Diverse and collaborative working environment Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited College of Pharmacy resulting in Pharm. D. degree, or B.S. and 1 year of experience required
Completion of an ASHP accredited residency program or equivalent experience is required, specialty residency in Pediatrics is preferred
Requires current licensure as a pharmacist in the State of Maryland
Board Certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties or a certification deemed appropriate for the practitioner’s practice setting by Division Director is required within 2 years of start date
Intravenous (IV) Certification (includes aseptic technique and hazardous substance handling) within 90 days upon hire unless exempted by Division Director as beyond the scope of practice
BLS certification within 1 year of hire is required

Nice To Haves

specialty residency in Pediatrics is preferred

Responsibilities

clinical review and verification of chemotherapy and supportive care regimens
medication reconciliation
patient and caregiver education
management of complex oncology-related medication therapies
support treatment plan coordination
monitoring for toxicity and adherence
promote safe and effective medication use across the continuum of care
education and support of learners, including students and residents
active participation in quality improvement, safety, and oncology-focused initiatives.