Description

The Department of Pharmacy, consistent with the mission of Johns Hopkins Medicine, places a priority on teaching, research and patient care. At Johns Hopkins Hospital, the department is responsible for providing acute care pharmacy services for a diverse population of medical, surgical, oncology, and pediatric patients, with additional services provided within the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center and affiliated clinics. Within the department, there are 70 acute care and primary care clinical pharmacy specialists as well as 32 general and specialized pharmacy residents.

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU) will provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to critically ill pediatric patients with congenital and acquired heart disease. As an embedded pharmacist within the cardiac ICU, the Specialist will work closely with cardiology, cardiac surgery, intensivists, advanced practice providers, nursing, and the multidisciplinary care team to support real-time medication-related decision-making.Key responsibilities include clinical review and verification of high-risk medication therapies, participation in daily rounds, medication reconciliation, and patient and caregiver education when appropriate. The Specialist will support management of complex cardiac and critical care pharmacotherapy, including vasoactive agents, anticoagulation, sedation, and post-operative care, while promoting safe and effective medication use in a high-acuity environment.This role works in close partnership with the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center to support specialized cardiac care delivery and optimize outcomes for this unique patient population. Additional responsibilities include education and precepting of learners, including students and residents, and active participation in quality improvement, safety, and cardiac critical care-focused initiatives.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited College of Pharmacy resulting in Pharm. D. degree, or B.S. and 1 year of experience required
• Completion of an ASHP accredited residency program or equivalent experience is required, specialty residency in Pediatrics is preferred
• Requires current licensure as a pharmacist in the State of Maryland
• Board Certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties or a certification deemed appropriate for the practitioner’s practice setting by Division Director is required within 2 years of start date
• Intravenous (IV) Certification (includes aseptic technique and hazardous substance handling) within 90 days upon hire unless exempted by Division Director as beyond the scope of practice
• BLS certification within 1 year of hire is required