Clinical Pharmacy Specialist | Pediatrics and Neonates

Do you want to work at one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation? ChristianaCare is currently recruiting for a Pediatrics and Neonates Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to join our team. Life is full of choices, and ChristianaCare recognizes whom you work for is an important decision. Choose an organization that values pharmacy services and provides the opportunity to impact the health of our community adhering to our Core Values and Behaviors guided by Excellence and Love. This position is full-time (40 hours weekly, 8-hour shifts) that works day shift. In this position, you will partner with healthcare professionals, assess drug therapy, and provide medication care for Pediatric Care Center patients. Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Deliver comprehensive medication management for all assigned patients and collaborate to propose the best treatment practices Communicate recommendations directly with provider Electronically document interventions and provide sign out as appropriate Keep to date on resources and literature about pediatric pharmacotherapy. Show expertise in providing pharmaceutical care Assist healthcare professionals in discussions with family members to help make informed decisions regarding pharmacotherapy options Provide pharmacokinetic monitoring and therapeutic adjustment recommendations to care team when a targeted drug is prescribed Provide routine stewardship activities targeted at anti-infectives and other medications, including those that may be high risk for adverse events, high-cost concerns, and inappropriate utilization Collaborate with the team to recommend modifications as indicated to optimize the nutritional regimen Verify medication orders for assigned patient care areas Collaborate with medical staff, nursing, other members of the healthcare team, and hospital administration to prepare assigned unit(s) for accreditation and to address any deficiencies identified (e.g., Joint Commission) Provide an interprofessional experience in training and mentoring pharmacy students and PGY-1 and PGY-2 pharmacy residents through experiential rotations Clinical resource for the Pediatric Care Center and inpatient pediatric unit and the NICU as needed Education and Experience Requirements: PharmD degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy required. ASHP-accredited PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency required or equivalent experience (5 years of hospital pediatric and neonatal clinical pharmacy practice experience) Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacist (BCPPS) required within 2 years of hire Current licensure (or eligible to reciprocate) in the State of Delaware ChristianaCare offers: Generous PTO plan and 12-Week Fully Paid Parental Leave 403(b) with competitive employer match and Defined Contribution Retirement Plan Not-for-profit organization eligible with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program Pharmacy Board Certification reimbursement Full Medical, Dental, Vision and other insurance benefits If you 're inspired to make a difference, we invite you to become a ChristianaCare caregiver.

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