Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - NICU

Overview

Overview

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

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Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!
  
  
  

Description:

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is an integral member of the multidisciplinary neonatal care team at Riley Children’s Hospital. This role provides advanced pharmaceutical care to critically ill neonates, including premature and medically complex infants, through direct patient care, clinical decision-making, education, and quality improvement initiatives.

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist functions as a subject matter expert in neonatal pharmacotherapy, ensuring safe, effective, and evidence-based medication use while supporting the hospital’s mission of delivering exceptional pediatric care.

A PGY2 or equivalent experience is required to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to NICU patients, including medication therapy management, dosing optimization, monitoring, and therapeutic recommendations.
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds with neonatologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Serve as a clinical resource for neonatal pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, nutrition support, antimicrobial stewardship, and investigational therapies.
• Identify, prevent, and manage adverse drug events and medication-related problems.
• Support neonatal emergency responses, including code situations, as appropriate.
• Provide education, coaching, and skills development for pharmacy residents, pharmacy students, and NICU pharmacists related to neonatal pharmacotherapy, clinical decision‑making, and evidence-based practice.
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Requires Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor's of Science in Pharmacy prior to 2006.
• Successful completion of an ASHP accredited PGY2 residency or equivalent experience required.
• Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Requires current Indiana Pharmacist license or eligibility for Indiana licensure as a Pharmacist.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.
• May require weekend rotations.
  
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.