Pediatric Pharmacist OOJ - 32690 Job at Hatch Global Search, Roanoke, VA

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  • Hatch Global Search
  • Roanoke, VA

Job Description

Job Desc ription

A pediatric pharmacist is a licensed healthcare professional specializing in the safe and effective medication management of children, focusing on selecting appropriate medications, calculating correct dosages based on a child's age and weight, educating parents and caregivers on proper medication administration, and monitoring potential drug interactions, all while considering the unique physiological development of pediatric patients; they often work in hospitals, clinics, or specialized pediatric pharmacies, collaborating closely with pediatricians and other healthcare providers to optimize medication therapy for young patients.
Pediatric Pharmacist 

  • Pharmacists have functional supervision of pharmacy technicians
  • Communication commonly occurs with internal and external customers
  • Must maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with the Healthcare Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • Supports financial goals of the department by utilizing good inventory control methods
  • Sound clinical judgment utilizing evidence based medicine is expected
  • Work is performed within the pharmacy and in patient care areas and will work in close proximity with others
  • Job is fast paced and employee may be subject to long hours of physically and mentally stressful activity, performing activities in a limited time period; especially on weekends, nights, and holidays
  • Potential for exposure to harmful biological agents, chemical agents and cytotoxic substances exists

Qualifications

Education: Must be a graduate of a College of Pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).

Experience:
ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Practice Residency or three years of previous clinical pharmacy experience in a relevant care setting required for all new hires or transfers. .

Licensure, certification, and/or registration:
License to practice Pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Virginia required within 90 days of hire. During the first 90 days of employment and the licensure application process, pharmacists without a valid license to practice pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Virginia may not perform duties restricted to a licensed pharmacist until the license is obtained. If the license is not obtained within 90 days of employment

Qualified candidates must be a graduate of a College of Pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and must possess a current Virginia pharmacist license or be eligible for licensure. An ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency is required, and a PGY2 in Pediatrics or equivalent previous pediatric experience is preferred.

Why is This a Great Opportunity

Great benefits. Relo offered!

OOJ - 32690

Job Tags

Holiday work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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