Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist - Acute Care

Virginia Jobs$134K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Pharmacy or Pharm. D Degree required
  • PGY-1 residency or equivalent hospital experience (3 years) mandatory; PGY-2 preferred
  • Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Pharmacy License required
  • American Heart Association BLS certification required
  • Experience in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology is highly desirable

Responsibilities

  • Deliver expert pharmacy support across 126 pediatric beds primarily on day shift
  • Train and rotate through various pediatric specialties including Hematology, Oncology, and General Pediatrics
  • Provide dedicated clinical coverage every 4th weekend on day or evening shift
  • Participate in order optimization within the electronic medical record
  • Collaborate with medical staff for seamless patient care transitions

Benefits

  • Pharmacist Progression Pathway and leadership development
  • Collaborative culture focused on innovation and transforming care
  • Paid parental leave
  • No clinical on-call requirement
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off and retirement savings options
  • Support for certification and education
Full Job Description
Ensures the safe and effective use of medications by providing medication order verification while assessing for optimal drug product selection dosage regimen design effective administration and drug therapy monitoring services in the UVA Medical Center. Monitors inpatient and outpatient drug therapies when appropriate and works with relating medical staff to find alternatives when needed to ensure the best care possible is being given.

What You'll Do:
  • Deliver expert pharmacy support across 126 pediatric beds, primarily on day shift.
  • Train and rotate through:
    • Inpatient Hematology/Oncology/GI
    • General Pediatrics (Endocrine, Renal, Cardiac, Solid Organ Transplants including livers, kidneys, and hearts)
    • Ambulatory Infusion Center
    • Optional: Ambulatory Hematology/Oncology and Rheumatology
  • Staff every 4th weekend, providing dedicated pediatric clinical coverage rotating through day or evening shift.

Beyond the Bench:
  • Participate in order optimization within the electronic medical record and patient safety initiatives
  • Partner with medical staff to ensure seamless transitions of care

Position Benefits Include:
  • Pharmacist Progression Pathway and leadership development opportunities
  • A collaborative culture dedicated to innovation, healing, and transforming care
  • Paid parental leave
  • No clinical on-call requirement

Minimum Qualifications -
  • Education: Bachelor's in Pharmacy or Pharm. D Degree required.
  • Experience: PGY-1 residency required or equivalent hospital experience. (3.years). PGY-2 residency is preferred for specialty areas.
  • Licensure/Certifications: Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Pharmacy. License required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider. BLS certification required

Physical Demands -

Job requires standing and traveling for prolonged periods. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull

Onboarding Requirements

Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. All safety-sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a drug screen.

The starting base rate for this role is $64.37 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
  • Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Certification and education support
  • Generous Paid Time Off

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