Pediatric Pharmacy Fellow

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Conducts proactive risk assessments and gap analyses of pediatric medication safety practices across the organization.
• Develops and implements 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-reviewed journals or conferences.

Requirements

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

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.

Qualifications

• 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.