Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist - Acute Care

Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist - Acute Care

$64.37 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Vision insurance, paid time off

Empower pediatric care through clinical excellence. This is a unique opportunity to practice at the top of your license while supporting highly specialized pediatric populations, including Hematology and Oncology, within a nationally recognized academic health system.

If you are passionate about complex pediatric pharmacotherapy and want to build both depth in subspecialty care and breadth across diverse pediatric services, this role offers a dynamic and highly rewarding clinical environment. You will serve as a key contributor to interdisciplinary care while advancing medication safety and outcomes for children across the continuum.

The Role

• Deliver expert clinical pharmacy support across a 126‑bed pediatric enterprise, primarily on the day shift.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary rounds, providing real‑time pharmacotherapy recommendations, dosing optimization, and monitoring strategies.
• Rotate through key practice areas, including:
  • Inpatient Hematology/Oncology and GI
  • General Pediatrics, including Endocrine, Renal, Cardiac, and Solid Organ Transplant (liver, kidney, heart) populations
  • Ambulatory Infusion Center
  • Optional rotations in Ambulatory Hematology/Oncology and Rheumatology
• Provide weekend clinical coverage every fourth weekend, rotating between day and evening shifts.
• Evaluate complex patient cases by synthesizing clinical data to identify and resolve medication‑related problems.
• Participate in order optimization within the electronic medical record to enhance safety and efficiency.
• Advance patient safety initiatives and medication stewardship efforts.
• Partner closely with medical teams to support safe and seamless transitions of care.
• Engage in the academic mission by supporting education for residents, students, and trainees.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, long‑term and short‑term disability, retirement savings
• Health Savings Plans and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's in Pharmacy or Pharm. D. degree required.
• Experience: PGY‑1 residency required or equivalent hospital experience (3 years). PGY‑2 residency is preferred for specialty areas.
• Licensure/Certifications: Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Pharmacy license required; American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider; BLS certification required.

Physical Demands

Job requires standing and traveling for prolonged periods; proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly; ability to lift, push, pull <20 lbs; may be exposed to chemicals.

Onboarding Requirements

Background checks and pre‑employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. All safety‑sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a drug screen.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.