Pediatric Pharmacy Fellow

Pediatric Pharmacy Fellow

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job is a 12-month fixed-term fellowship at Ochsner Health with additional remote collaboration with the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP). The Pediatric Pharmacy Fellow role is specialized in medication safety with a focus on pediatric practice. The fellowship provides structure training and professional development opportunities in research, education, and advocacy to reduce medication errors, improve patient safety, and build system-level strategies that support safe pediatric care.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education:

Required Graduate of an accredited College/School of Pharmacy (PharmD).

Work Experience:

Required Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency or 5 years of hospital pharmacy experience.

Preferred PGY2 residency training, with emphasis in pediatric or medication safety.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Strong interest in demonstrated commitment to pediatric pharmacy and medication safety.
• Proficiency in Windows-based applications, and accurate data entry/keyboard skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present complex information clearly.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills to conduct risk assessments, evaluate safety data, and develop solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment and to build strong professional relationships.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professionalism, adaptability, and resilience when addressing sensitive or high-stakes safety issues.

Job Duties:

• Conducts proactive risk assessments and gap analyses of pediatric medication safety practices across the organization.
• Develops and implement strategies to systematize and improve pediatric pharmacy practices.
• Communicates with healthcare practitioners, patients, and caregivers regarding medication safety related inquiries.
• Reviews, categorizes, and analyzes medication error reports; summarizes findings and provides recommendation for improvement.
• Designs and evaluates proactive risk assessments for high-alert and specialty pediatric medications.
• Collaborates with ISMP on pediatric-focused safety initiatives, research, and educational projects.
• Co-precepts and mentors' pharmacy students or residents during rotation in medication safety.
• Participates in safety-related projects, system-wide summits, and professional development activities.
• Prepares and delivers presentations, reports, and educational material on pediatric medication safety.
• Supports the development of manuscripts or abstracts for peer-revies journals or conferences.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations, and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.