Clinical Pharmacy Specialist | Pediatrics and Neonates
Company: ChristianaCare
Location: Newark
Posted on: June 28, 2025
|
|
Job Description:
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.
Keywords: ChristianaCare, Newark , Clinical Pharmacy Specialist | Pediatrics and Neonates, Healthcare , Newark, Delaware