Pediatric Pharmacist OOJ - 32690
Roanoke, VAJobPosted 1y agoStill listed 2 days ago
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A pediatric pharmacist provides medication management for children, selecting appropriate drugs, calculating dosages by age and weight, educating caregivers, and monitoring interactions. They work in hospitals, clinics, or pediatric pharmacies, collaborate with pediatricians, maintain HIPAA confidentiality, support inventory control, and apply evidence‑based clinical judgment in a fast‑paced environment.
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Job Description 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
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Pharmacists have functional supervision of pharmacy technicians
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Communication commonly occurs with internal and external customers
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Must maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with the Healthcare Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
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Supports financial goals of the department by utilizing good inventory control methods
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Sound clinical judgment utilizing evidence based medicine is expected
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Work is performed within the pharmacy and in patient care areas and will work in close proximity with others
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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
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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.
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