Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

We are looking for a passionate, dedicated, and highly experienced Clinical Pharmacist Specialist to join our team at Children's Hospital Colorado. Our ideal candidate will be a critical thinker and problem solver, with excellent communication and organizational skills. In this position, you will work closely with our medical teams to provide specialized clinical pharmacy services to pediatric patients. The ideal Clinical Pharmacist Specialist must have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and be licensed to practice pharmacy in Colorado. A minimum of two years of clinical pharmacy experience in a pediatric setting, familiarity with medication safety and quality improvement principles, and experience in a healthcare team environment are also required. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families, then this is the position for you. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, and the chance to work with a multidisciplinary team of dedicated professionals.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement clinical pharmacy services for pediatric patients.
2. Consult with medical teams to ensure the safe and appropriate use of medications in pediatric patients.
3. Monitor patient outcomes to assess the effectiveness of medications and make necessary changes.
4. Educate patients, families, and medical staff on medication use and side effects.
5. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety activities.
6. Ensure medication orders are accurate and up to date.
7. Maintain records of patient medication use, including dosage, duration, and side effects.
8. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
9. Stay current on new developments in the field of pharmacy and pediatric care.
10. Provide guidance and training to staff members and students.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist in Aurora, CO, USA is $123,000 to $149,000 per year.

Children's Hospital Colorado is a academic pediatric acute care children's hospital located in the Anschutz Medical Campus near the interchange of I-225 and Colfax Avenue in Aurora, Colorado. The hospital has 434 pediatric beds at its main campus in Aurora.