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Posted: 23-Oct-25

Location: Washington, D.C.

Type: Full Time

Salary: Competitive and negotiable

Categories:

Clinical Pharmacist

Pharmacy

Job Setting:

Hospital/Institutional

Requirements:

Residency Required

Specialty Practice Areas:

Critical Care

Pediatrics/OB-GYN

The Pediatric ICU Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will serve as a leader within the pharmacy division and work closely with multiple pharmacists, providers, nurses, and other staff. They will be responsible for covering the PICU (approx. 50 beds). Clinical Pharmacy Specialists also provide administrative support to the division and participate in various department and hospital wide committees. This includes creation and review of policies, procedures, and guidelines within their specialty area, oversight of formulary management, and assistance in training of clinical staff and leaders including competency assessments. This role will also provide operational support, clinical on call coverage, and weekend clinical coverage on a rotating basis. Academic scholarship is also expected, including but not limited to authorship, presentations, and attendance at national meetings. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will be expected to serve as a preceptor for students, our PGY1, PGY2 pediatrics, and PGY2 oncology residency programs. They will also be expected to help create and execute collaborative practice opportunities at Children’s National.

Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Completion of a four-year pharmacy program in an accredited college of pharmacy is required.

Experience: ASHP-accredited Pharmacy PGY1 Pharmacy residency required; PGY2 required - pediatrics preferred. Must have experience in a pediatric, specialized, academic, or clinical setting.

Licensure: Licensed as a pharmacist in the District of Columbia prior to start date. Board Certification must be obtained within one year of hire date.

Other qualifications: Good leadership, communication, and teamwork skills, as well as critical thinking and analytical skills.

About Children's National Hospital

Opened in 1870, Children’s National Hospital (CNH) has served the Washington metropolitan area for over 150 years and ranks amongst the best pediatric hospitals in the country. As the area’s only comprehensive pediatric network, CNH offers all-encompassing care needs for pediatric patients and their families that span from primary care to critical care and emergency medicine. The CNH network also provides comprehensive care across more than 40 sub-specialties. The hospital serves as the regional referral center for pediatric emergency trauma care, as well as oncology, neonatology, and critical care. The mission of the Division of Pharmacy at Children's National Hospital is to compassionately lead the way in patient-centered care by committing to medication therapy excellence, safety, and research. The vision of the Division of Pharmacy at Children’s National Hospital is to distinguish ourselves as leaders by redefining medication therapy management while being recognized for the passion of our staff as we provide quality, safe, and effective care to the patients we serve. As a member of our pediatric pharmacy team, you’ll have the flexibility to learn, teach, and grow ...within a collaborative, academic medical center environment. Children’s National is recognized for its expertise and innovation in pediatric care and as a strong voice for children through advocacy at the local, regional and national levels.?

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