Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist - Acute Care As a Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist in acute care, you will play an integral role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based pharmacotherapy within a fast-paced pediatric environment. You will collaborate directly with multidisciplinary teams, contributing to clinical decision-making across a wide range of complex cases.
Your practice will span a broad and engaging scope, including structured rotations and specialized pediatric services. On a typical day, you will:
- Deliver expert clinical pharmacy support across a 126-bed pediatric enterprise, primarily on the day shift
- Actively participate in interdisciplinary rounds, providing real-time pharmacotherapy recommendations, dosing optimization, and monitoring strategies
- Rotate through key practice areas, including:
- Inpatient Hematology/Oncology, and GI
- General Pediatrics, including Endocrine, Renal, Cardiac, and Solid Organ Transplant (liver, kidney, heart) populations
- Ambulatory Infusion Center
- Optional rotations in Ambulatory Hematology/Oncology and Rheumatology
- General Pediatrics, including Endocrine, Renal, Cardiac, and Solid Organ Transplant (liver, kidney, heart) populations
- Ambulatory Infusion Center
- Optional rotations in Ambulatory Hematology/Oncology and Rheumatology
- Provide weekend clinical coverage every fourth weekend, rotating between day and evening shifts
- Evaluate complex patient cases by synthesizing clinical data to identify and resolve medication-related problems
Beyond direct patient care, you will contribute to broader pharmacy and health system initiatives:
- Participate in order optimization within the electronic medical record to enhance safety and efficiency
- Advance patient safety initiatives and medication stewardship efforts
- Partner closely with medical teams to support safe and seamless transitions of care
- Engage in the academic mission by supporting education for residents, students, and trainees
This role offers a compelling combination of
clinical depth, interdisciplinary collaboration, and system-level impact, making each day both challenging and meaningful.
Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor's in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy required .
Experience: No experience required . PGY-1 residency or equivalent clinical experience preferred.
Licensure: Virginia State Board of Pharmacy License or within 60 days of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required .
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Job requires sitting for prolonged periods; Repetitive motion: typing. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull less than 20lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
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
