Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist

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Fairview is seeking a casual Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist to join our inpatient pediatric pharmacy team at UMMC West Bank in Minneapolis, MN. In this hospital‑based role, you’ll provide direct clinical and distributive pharmacy services to pediatric patients while collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure safe, effective, and evidence‑based medication therapy.

As a Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist, you will deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical care to hospitalized pediatric patients, supporting optimal outcomes through medication management, safety initiatives, and clinical collaboration. This role combines clinical pharmacy practice, medication distribution, education, and quality improvement in a fast‑paced inpatient hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Clinical & Patient Care
• Provide pharmaceutical care to pediatric inpatients as part of an interdisciplinary care team
• Review and verify medication orders for appropriateness, including drug selection, dosing, route, interactions, and formulary compliance
• Monitor patient therapy and recommend medication adjustments in collaboration with prescribers
• Provide medication counseling and discharge education for selected patients and families
• Respond to pediatric code blue emergencies as assigned, assisting with emergency medication preparation and clinical support

• Medication Safety & Quality
• Ensure medication safety through identification, documentation, and resolution of drug therapy problems
• Participate in medication safety initiatives, including Adverse Drug Event (ADE) review and Drug Use Evaluation (DUE) activities
• Complete medication safety reports and contribute to performance improvement efforts
• Support formulary initiatives, including IV‑to‑PO conversions and therapeutic substitutions

• Pharmacy Operations
• Coordinate and support drug distribution activities in assigned patient care areas
• Prepare and dispense medications, including sterile products and IV admixtures, using safe and compliant practices
• Enter and review medication orders in the pharmacy information system
• Perform medication storage inspections and ensure regulatory compliance

• Education & Collaboration
• Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students and/or residents during clinical rotations
• Provide education and training to pharmacists, technicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
• Act as a clinical resource for nursing staff on medication administration and drug therapy questions
• Foster strong working relationships across departments to support patient‑centered care

Required Qualifications

• PharmD or Bachelors in Pharmacy
• Eligible for MN Pharmacy License
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency program

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency or equivalent pediatric experience

Although this is considered a non-benefit eligible position, Fairview offers employees the option to participate in the Fairview 403(b) plan, earn Sick and Safe Time, and early access to earned wages.

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.