This Pediatric Pharmacy Fellow 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. The fellowship provides structure training and professional development opportunities in research, education, and advocacy to reduce medication errors, improve patient safety, and build system-level strategies that support safe pediatric care.

Job Duties

• Conducts proactive risk assessments and gap analyses of pediatric medication safety practices across the organization.
• Develops and implement 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-revies journals or conferences.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

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

Work Experience

• 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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• 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.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

About Ochsner Health

Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers. For 14 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Ochsner as the No. 1 hospital in Louisiana. Additionally, Ochsner Children’s has been recognized as the No. 1 hospital for kids in Louisiana for four consecutive years. Ochsner inspires healthier lives and stronger communities through a combination of standard-setting expertise, quality and digital connectivity not found anywhere else in the region. In 2024, Ochsner Health cared for more than 1.6 million people from every state in the nation and 63 countries. Ochsner’s workforce includes more than 40,000 dedicated team members and over 4,900 employed and affiliated physicians. To learn more about how Ochsner empowers people to get well and stay well, visit https://www.ochsner.org/.

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