Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist - Acute Care

Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist - Acute Care

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're 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 As a Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist in acute care, you will play an integral role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based pharmacotherapy within a fast-paced pediatric environment. You will collaborate directly with multidisciplinary teams, contributing to clinical decision-making across a wide range of complex cases. Your practice will span a broad and engaging scope, including structured rotations and specialized pediatric services. On a typical day, you will:

• 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

Beyond direct patient care, you will contribute to broader pharmacy and health system initiatives:

• 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

This role offers a compelling combination of clinical depth, interdisciplinary collaboration, and system-level impact, making each day both challenging and meaningful.

Why UVA Health UVA Health provides an environment where pediatric clinical pharmacists are empowered as essential members of the care team, with meaningful influence on patient outcomes and care delivery.

• Nationally Recognized Pediatric Excellence Practice within UVA Health Children's, consistently ranked the #1 Children's Hospital in Virginia, offering advanced services including PICU, NICU, and transplant care
• Academic Medical Center Advantage Work in a leading academic health system where research, teaching, and clinical innovation intersect, with opportunities to precept and mentor learners at multiple levels
• Advanced Pharmacy Practice Model Join a highly integrated pharmacy department delivering care across acute, ambulatory, infusion, and specialty settings, with strong collaboration and growing clinical autonomy
• Specialized Pediatric Exposure Develop expertise in Hematology and Oncology while maintaining broad competency across diverse pediatric subspecialties, including transplant and complex chronic conditions
• Impact Beyond the Bedside Contribute to EMR optimization, medication safety, and transition-of-care initiatives, shaping best practices across the health system
• Growth, Innovation, and Expansion Be part of a rapidly evolving organization with expanding clinical services and a commitment to advancing pediatric care delivery

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. Why People Love Living in Charlottesville Charlottesville offers an exceptional quality of life that complements the demands and rewards of clinical practice. Nestled at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the region provides easy access to hiking, outdoor recreation, and nationally recognized wineries, while maintaining the vibrancy of a university town. With a thriving food scene, rich cultural offerings, and a strong sense of community, Charlottesville strikes a rare balance between professional opportunity and personal fulfillment. It is an ideal destination for healthcare professionals seeking a supportive environment to grow their careers while enjoying a high quality of life.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education: Bachelor's in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy required. Experience: No experience required. PGY-1 residency or equivalent clinical experience preferred. Licensure: Virginia State Board of Pharmacy License or within 60 days of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Job requires sitting for prolonged periods; Repetitive motion: typing. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull less than 20lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.