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Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist

Trinity Health · Maywood, IL · $109,304–$180,336 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your pediatric and neonatal pharmacy experience, including any residency training.

What they are checking: Whether their background prepares them for the dosing and safety challenges of children and neonates.

How do you work with physicians and nurses on rounds to improve a child's medication therapy?

What they are checking: Whether they contribute actively and are respected as part of the care team.

Tell me about a time you precepted a student or resident. How did you help them grow?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach well, since the posting expects precepting students, residents and new staff.

Tell me about a quality improvement or research project you've worked on.

What they are checking: Whether they can lead or contribute to improvement work, not just daily order checking.

What would you do

A nurse calls because a pediatric order is ten times the usual dose. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize decimal and unit errors quickly and stop them before they reach the child.

A teenager on the unit has a history of not taking their medications. How would you approach that?

What they are checking: Whether they can talk with adolescents in a respectful way that helps them take ownership.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd dose gentamicin for a neonate and monitor levels.

What they are checking: Whether they understand weight-based dosing and how neonatal kidney function changes drug handling.

What special issues come up with pediatric IV compatibility and fluid limits?

What they are checking: Whether they understand small volumes, limited access and concentration limits in young patients.

How do you handle a medication that's commonly used in kids but has little pediatric data?

What they are checking: Whether they can reason through off-label use safely and use evidence and references wisely.

What regulatory or accreditation standards do you keep in mind in a pediatric pharmacy setting?

What they are checking: Whether they understand compliance requirements like Joint Commission standards and safe compounding.

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The full job description

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Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Employment Type: Full Time Shift: Days Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola Medicine Transport is based at Loyola University Medical Center and is part of a three-hospital system including  Loyola University Medical Center ,  Gottlieb Memorial Hospital , and  MacNeal Hospital . If you are interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of those in our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong! What you’ll do: The Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patients, working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy outcomes, promote safe medication use, and support evidence-based clinical practice. The pharmacist may also precept pharmacy students, residents, and new staff members, participate in clinical research, quality improvement projects, and committee activities, and maintain compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards. Additionally, this role . . . • provides direct patient care through medication therapy management and clinical pharmacy services, including reviewing, verifying, and monitoring medication orders for appropriateness, dosing accuracy, potential drug interactions, allergies, and therapeutic effectiveness • actively participates in multidisciplinary rounds, develops individualized pharmacotherapy recommendations, monitors adverse drug events and medication safety concerns, and evaluates therapeutic outcomes to ensure high-quality patient care • may include educating patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals on medication therapies; supporting medication safety and quality improvement initiatives; contributing to the development and implementation of clinical guidelines, policies, and order sets; and serving as a drug information resource for the healthcare team • must demonstrate advanced clinical expertise in pediatric pharmacotherapy, strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care • performs other duties as assigned We offer our colleagues: ​ • Benefits from Day One! • DailyPay! Work today, Get paid today • Competitive Shift Differentials • On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & Loyola University Medical Center) • Childcare Employee Discount at Gottlieb’s Child Development Center • Referral Rewards • Strong Team Culture • Career Growth Opportunities What you'll need for this job: • Licensed Pharmacist in the State of Illinois • Bachelor's degree in pharmacy required • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD); Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist (BCPPS) preferred • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) • Residency: PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Practice Residency or equivalent experience preferred • 1-2 years of previous job-related experience • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Our Promise to You: Joining Loyola Medicine is being a part of an organization that treats the human spirit in our patients and fellow colleagues. We are a part of a community which believes in giving back to those we serve. • We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities • We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners Pay Range: $109,304- $180,336 Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles. Benefits: Click or copy URL to your browser www.trinity-health.org/sites/default/files/my-benefits/Health-and-Wellbeing/Compliance/Illinois-Transparency-Law/Trinity-Health-Summary-of-Benefits-Illinois-Job-Req-Discloser-Law.pdf Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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