Clinical Pharmacist – Pediatrics

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Work Schedule:
100% FTE; Day/Evening Shifts. Mix of AM and PM schedules, ranging 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM. Weekend and holiday rotation required. Occasional overnight coverage as needed. Hours may vary based on the operational need of the department.

Pay:

• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants

Be part of something remarkable

Join our team of respected experts in medication therapy management.

We are seeking a Clinical Pharmacist – Pediatrics to:

• Deliver comprehensive pediatric medication therapy management as part of an interdisciplinary inpatient care team to ensure drug therapy is safe, effective, efficient, and cost effective.
• Actively participate in bedside medical emergencies, providing expertise in medication selection, preparation, procurement, documentation, and medication history review.
• Teach and precept Pharmacy Residents and PharmD students through structured practical experiences and formal didactic education.
• Engage in interdisciplinary patient care rounds, including medication reconciliation, therapy monitoring, order verification, patient and caregiver education, drug information support, and individualized drug dosing.
• Contribute to the advancement of pharmacy practice through the development and implementation of clinical practice guidelines, order sets, and standardized practice protocols, as well as participation in scholarly and quality improvement activities.

The ideal candidate will have inpatient pediatric experience and board certification or pediatric residency training.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility – UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or a PharmD degree Required
• Completion of an ASHP Accredited Residency training program Preferred

Work Experience

• 1 year of clinical patient care and orders management experience Required
• 3 years of institutional experience (hospital or integrated health system) or completion of an ASHP accredited residency training program Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of Wisconsin within 90 Days Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 Days Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 180 Days Required
• Certification through the appropriate certifying program (Board of Pharmacy Specialties, National Board of Nutrition Support Certification, National Certification Board for Anticoagulation Providers, Specialty Pharmacy Certification Board, etc.) Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin-also a Magnet-designated facility-provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

 

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