We are hiring for a Full- Time Clinical Pediatric Pharmacist Specialist to work at our Main Campus
At La Rabida Children’s Hospital, our mission is simple: we’re dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life for each of our patients with complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illnesses. The path to completing this mission, however, is often complicated. Fortunately, we’ve got the best team around. If you are looking for your next career opportunity to partner with a compassionate multidisciplinary collaborative team, we have the job for you.
Job Summary:
The Clinical Pediatric Pharmacist Specialist is responsible for delivering comprehensive, patient-centered pharmaceutical care to pediatric patients across inpatient, outpatient, and transitional settings. This includes active participation in multidisciplinary care, optimization of medication therapy, and coordination of services at the time of admission and discharge. The pharmacist will also support outpatient pediatric pharmacy services and continuity of care. A completed PGY1 pharmacy residency with pediatric experience is required ; PGY2 is preferred.
Essential Clinical Pediatric Pharmacist Specialist Job Functions:
Provide clinical pharmacy services to pediatric inpatient units .
Review, verify, and adjust medication orders based on patient-specific factors such as 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 to ensure accurate continuation of patient medications; participate in admission meetings to ensure smooth coordination of care.
Review discharge medication plans for appropriateness, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
Educate patients and caregivers on new medications, administration techniques, and adherence strategies during discharge.
Assist in managing complex medication regimens, including specialty and high-risk medications.
Collaborate with ambulatory providers to resolve prior authorizations, formulary issues, and drug access challenges.
Identify and resolve medication-related problems to promote safe use in pediatric patients.
Participate in adverse drug event (ADE) monitoring and reporting; participates in medication safety committee.
Oversee pediatric compounding processes for sterile and non-sterile preparations.
Ensure accurate and timely dispensing in collaboration with pharmacy technicians.
What we need from you:
Education:
Related Work Experience: Pediatric inpatient and outpatient experience .
Licensure/Certification: Pharmacist credentialed from the Illinois Board of Pharmacy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required . PALS, ACLS
Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Ability to work with children and families.
What you will receive:
Competitive Salary
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Pet Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life & Disability Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan & Matching
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off
Free Parking
Free Lunch every last Friday of the month in the hospital cafeteria
Compensation:
Pay Rate - $68.00/hr – 95.00/hr ($141k-$197k annually)
Who we are:
La Rabida is a place unlike any other. We understand the needs of families with children dealing with the most serious or complicated of conditions. With teams of the best healthcare providers in Chicago, we give continuous, comprehensive care, education, and support, helping families face their unique obstacles head-on.
La Rabida Children's Hospital is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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