Clinical Pharmacist – Acute Care Pediatrics

VCU Health

Clinical Pharmacist optimizing medication therapy for hospitalized children at VCU Health’s Level I pediatric trauma center. Partnering with interdisciplinary teams on safety, monitoring, education, and research.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $123,274 - $184,889 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pediatric pharmacotherapy, including medication selection, dosing, and therapeutic monitoring, while ensuring medication safety and integrity in acute care settings. Strong ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and educate stakeholders on medication management.

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Licensed PharmacistPediatric Acute Care ExperienceClinical Pharmacy ServicesMedication ReconciliationBoard Certification (BCPPS)

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Hard Skills

Drug Use Control ProcessDosage Form PreparationTherapeutic MonitoringMedication Therapy ManagementQuality Improvement Initiatives

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaboration SkillsCritical Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

Virginia State Board of Pharmacy LicensureDoctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)PGY1 or PGY2 ASHP-accredited ResidencyBoard Certification (BCPPS)

Industry Keywords

Pediatric PharmacotherapyAcute CareMedication SafetyInterdisciplinary RoundsTransitions of Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure the overall integrity, safety, rationality, and effectiveness of the drug use control process for assigned patients
Monitor, screen, and verify drug-related orders for proper dosage, route, dosage form, and administration schedule
Prepare and dispense dosage forms and resolve drug therapy problems and problematic drug orders
Monitor medication effects and recommend or initiate adjustments to achieve desired outcomes
Provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services for acute care pediatric patients, including medication selection, dosing, and therapeutic monitoring
Participate in daily interdisciplinary rounds and evidence-based treatment planning
Manage and optimize high-risk medication therapies
Support transitions of care through medication reconciliation, discharge counseling, and continuity planning
Educate medical staff, trainees, and families on pediatric pharmacotherapy and medication safety
Lead or support quality improvement initiatives, research projects, and clinical guideline development
Supervise pharmacy interns, certified pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy residents as applicable
Interact with healthcare practitioners in a multidisciplinary environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy required or obtained within the first 90 days of employment
Licensed as a Pharmacist with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy for continued employment
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited academic program
Strong clinical knowledge and experience in pediatric acute care or pediatric hospital medicine
Excellent communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills
Must be available to work evenings, nights and weekends
Ability to lift 20–50 lbs.
PGY1 or PGY2 ASHP-accredited residency preferred
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited academic program preferred in the licensure section
Completion of a PGY-2 residency in Pediatric Pharmacy or Pediatric Critical Care preferred
Board certification (BCPPS or equivalent) highly desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Opportunities for professional development
Research involvement
Continuing education
Access to advanced technologies, innovative therapies, and expanding pediatric services