Pediatric Medication Specialist

2 weeks ago


Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of VA Careers Full time

Position Overview:
This role as a Pediatric Medication Specialist involves supporting a healthcare facility with a rotating schedule that includes evening and day shifts. The position requires participation in weekend and holiday rotations, providing essential rounding services across various departments including Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), General Pediatrics, and Hematology/Oncology.

Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure the safe and effective administration of medications by conducting thorough medication order verification.
- Assess optimal drug selection, dosage regimen design, and monitor drug therapy effectiveness within the healthcare system.
- Collaborate with medical staff to monitor inpatient and outpatient drug therapies, seeking alternatives when necessary to guarantee the highest quality of patient care.

Clinical Care:
- Deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients, enhancing the overall quality of healthcare delivery.
- Exhibit proficiency in pharmacy distributive services and contribute to the educational and professional growth of the pharmacy department.
- Engage in ongoing professional self-development to stay current in the field.

Physical Requirements:
This position requires prolonged periods of sitting and repetitive motions such as typing. Candidates must possess strong communicative, auditory, and visual skills, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to write legibly. The role may also involve lifting, pushing, or pulling as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: A Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or a Pharm.D. is required.
- Experience: Completion of a PGY-1 residency or equivalent hospital experience (minimum of 3 years) is necessary, with a PGY-2 residency in Pediatrics preferred.
- Licensure: Must hold a valid license from the Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Pharmacy and possess BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to fostering a diverse workforce and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We value diversity as a strength that enhances our collective excellence.


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