Pediatric Pharmacist, Infectious Disease, Wolfson Children's Hospital

Job Summary

Baptist Health is currently looking for a Pediatric Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy department at Wolfson Children's Hospital. This is a Full-time, opportunity working Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM and rotating every fourth weekend.

Baptist Jacksonville is a Magnet™-designated hospital, recognized as the gold standard for excellence in patient care. We provide high-quality, comprehensive care for every stage of life and are committed to advancing best practices in antimicrobial stewardship.

The Infectious Disease Pharmacist will lead our System Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) and collaborate closely with the physician ASP lead to promote the judicious use of antimicrobials, optimize patient outcomes, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

As a Pharmacist you will be responsible for:

• Provide expert pharmaceutical care with a focus on infectious diseases and antimicrobial therapy for all pediatric patient populations.

• Develop, implement, and monitor antimicrobial stewardship initiatives to improve prescribing practices and reduce antimicrobial resistance.

• Review and verify medication orders with accuracy and efficiency.

• Perform prospective and retrospective antimicrobial utilization reviews, pharmacokinetic monitoring, and clinical interventions.

• Serve as a consultant to physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals regarding infectious disease pharmacotherapy.

• Supervise pharmacy technicians and participate on hospital committees relevant to infectious diseases and medication safety.

• Support investigational drug studies involving anti-infective agents and contribute to related research and quality-improvement projects.

• Participate in the teaching programs of Wolfson Children's Hospital, Baptist Medical Center and Baptist Health, including the PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency, PGY-2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency and student preceptorships for affiliated Colleges of Pharmacy.

This Infectious Disease Pharmacist position is based at Wolfson Children's Hospital with system-wide responsibilitiesapply today. If you are passionate about antimicrobial stewardship and advancing patient care, to join our dedicated team.

Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Education Preferred

Doctorate

Experience

• 1-2 years Hospital Experience Required

License and Certification

• Licensed Pharmacist Required

Location

Location Overview

Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the region, serving North Florida, South Georgia and beyond. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children’s hospitals in the U.S., the hospital is staffed by skilled pediatric subspecialty physicians, pediatric nurses and other health care professionals, and equipped with advanced technology to help children overcome serious illnesses like congenital heart disease, cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes and more. As one of only two children’s hospitals in Florida to receive Magnet™ status, Wolfson is a regional referral center for tertiary pediatric care. Centrally located on the beautiful St. Johns River, 213-bed Wolfson Children’s Hospital is a part of Baptist Health.  The hospital is located close to the shops and fine dining of the historic San Marco area and is also near sports stadiums, theater and music venues, and museums.