Clinical Specialist Pharmacy NICU

Requisition #:670474 Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287 Category: Pharmacy Schedule: Day Shift Employment Type: Full Time The Johns Hopkins Hospital has been at the forefront of discovery, innovation, and medical advances for over 125 years. Our reputation for excellence has earned us a spot on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list for over two decades. We believe that the commitment from our entire professional staff is one of the primary reasons we can continually set the standard of excellence in patient care, both in our community and around the world. Renowned for our specialty services and innovative clinical advances, we strive to make The Johns Hopkins Hospital an exceptional place to work, learn and advance your career. Take a tour of our campus: The Department of Pharmacy, consistent with the mission of Johns Hopkins Medicine, places a priority on teaching, research and patient care. At Johns Hopkins Hospital, the department is responsible for providing acute care pharmacy services for a diverse population of medical, surgical, oncology, and pediatric patients, with additional services provided within the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center and affiliated clinics. Within the department, there are 70 acute care and primary care clinical pharmacy specialists as well as 32 general and specialized pharmacy residents. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) The specialist will provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to critically ill and medically complex neonatal patients within a Level IV NICU at The Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. As an embedded pharmacist on the neonatal care team, the specialist will work closely with neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, nurses, dietitians, and other multidisciplinary team members to support medication-related decision-making and optimize patient outcomes. Key Responsibilities Participation in daily multidisciplinary rounds Clinical review and verification of medication therapies Therapeutic drug monitoring Medication reconciliation Development of individualized pharmacotherapy plans for neonatal patients Promote safe and effective medication use in a high-acuity environment while serving as a medication resource for providers, staff, patients, and families. This role works in close partnership with the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center NICU and multidisciplinary care teams to support specialized neonatal care delivery, medication safety initiatives, and quality improvement efforts. Additional responsibilities include education and precepting of pharmacy students and residents, participation in research and scholarly activities, and involvement in interdisciplinary initiatives focused on advancing neonatal pharmacy practice and clinical nutrition support services. What Awaits You Career growth and development Tuition Assistance Diverse and collaborative working environment Affordable and comprehensive benefits package Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited College of Pharmacy resulting in Pharm. D. degree, or B.S. and 1 year of experience required Completion of an ASHP accredited residency program or equivalent experience is required, specialty residency in Pediatrics is preferred Requires current licensure as a pharmacist in the State of Maryland Board Certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties or a certification deemed appropriate for the practitioner’s practice setting by Division Director is required within 2 years of start date Intravenous (IV) Certification (includes aseptic technique and hazardous substance handling) within 90 days upon hire unless exempted by Division Director as beyond the scope of practice BLS certification within 1 year of hire is required Salary Range Minimum $59.29/hour - Maximum $97.91/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority. The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed. Equal Opportunity Statement We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug‑free workplace employers. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Johns Hopkins Hospital