Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist Jobs
Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist jobs are open across children's hospitals, academic medical centers, and health systems, from new-grad PGY-1 and PGY-2 residents to senior clinical specialists and directors, with focuses in neonatal intensive care, pediatric oncology, and ambulatory care. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Under general supervision, the Clinical Pharmacist participates as an instrumental member of the healthcare team, working closely with physicians, residents, fellows and nurses to ensure safe, effective, rational and most cost-effective use of medications to the inpatient and clinic pediatric population served by Rady Children's Hospital. Supervises technicians and other support personnel in proper distribution, storage, and records maintenance related to medication use in the organization, recommending changes to enhance customer service and ongoing quality-assurance programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree
1 Year of Experience
Registered Pharmacist in California
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctorate Degree
Completion of a pharmacy practice residency, preferable in pediatrics.
Pharmacist experience in a pediatric setting
The current salary range for this position is $70.96 to $97.57
Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.
Under general supervision, the Clinical Pharmacist participates as an instrumental member of the healthcare team, working closely with physicians, residents, fellows and nurses to ensure safe, effective, rational and most cost-effective use of medications to the inpatient and clinic pediatric population served by Rady Children's Hospital. Supervises technicians and other support personnel in proper distribution, storage, and records maintenance related to medication use in the organization, recommending changes to enhance customer service and ongoing quality-assurance programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree
1 Year of Experience
Registered Pharmacist in California
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctorate Degree
Completion of a pharmacy practice residency, preferable in pediatrics.
Pharmacist experience in a pediatric setting
The current salary range for this position is $70.96 to $97.57
Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pediatric clinical pharmacist jobs.
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited program
- Active and unrestricted state pharmacist licensure in the hiring state
- PGY-2 pediatric pharmacy residency or equivalent clinical experience
- Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist (BCPPS) credential preferred or required
- Experience with weight-based dosing, pharmacokinetic monitoring, and neonatal or PICU populations
- Proficiency with clinical pharmacy software and electronic health record systems
Tips for Your Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist Job Search
Tailor your resume for clinical settings
Highlight patient population specifics on your resume, such as weight-based dosing experience, neonatal or PICU rotations, and pharmacokinetic monitoring. Hiring managers at children's hospitals want to see that your background maps directly onto their patient mix, not a generic clinical summary.
Pursue a PGY-2 pediatric residency early
Most children's hospital positions at the clinical specialist level require or strongly prefer a PGY-2 in pediatrics. If you're completing a PGY-1, start identifying and applying to PGY-2 programs the fall of your residency year so you don't lose a full cycle.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists pediatric clinical pharmacist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Get board certified before applying to specialist roles
The BCPPS credential from BPS signals clinical depth to hiring committees at academic and quaternary care centers. Candidates who list BCPPS eligibility or completion move faster through screening than equally experienced pharmacists who haven't pursued board certification.
Prepare for clinical scenario interviews
Pediatric pharmacy interviews frequently include live dosing or drug interaction scenarios involving pediatric-specific drugs like busulfan, vancomycin, or caffeine citrate. Practice talking through your clinical reasoning out loud, not just arriving at the right answer, because the panel is evaluating your decision-making process.
Negotiate for protected research or teaching time
At academic medical centers and children's hospitals with pharmacy residency programs, negotiating dedicated time for teaching, research, or formulary committee work is realistic and common. Raise this during the offer stage, not after you've accepted, since it affects how your role is structured.
Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most pediatric clinical pharmacists?
The companies hiring the most pediatric clinical pharmacists right now include Duke Health, Banner Health, and Intermountain Health, with the largest share of openings in North Carolina, Florida, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Children's hospitals and large academic health systems account for the majority of active postings.
How many pediatric clinical pharmacist jobs are remote?
About 33% of pediatric clinical pharmacist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most direct patient care roles require on-site presence. Sub-specialties with more remote opportunity include ambulatory care, medication therapy management, and clinical informatics roles within pediatric health systems.
How do you become a pediatric clinical pharmacist?
You start by completing a PharmD from an accredited program, then match into a PGY-1 pharmacy residency to build your clinical foundation. From there, completing a PGY-2 residency specifically in pediatrics is the standard path to specialist roles. Obtaining your BCPPS credential after residency strengthens your candidacy for clinical and academic positions.
Can you get hired as a pediatric clinical pharmacist without residency training?
Some community hospitals and outpatient pediatric clinics hire pharmacists with strong pediatric rotation experience and demonstrated clinical competency in lieu of a formal residency. Your best approach is to highlight any neonatal, PICU, or pediatric oncology rotation work on your resume, pursue BCPPS certification to validate your clinical knowledge, and target positions explicitly open to non-residency-trained candidates.
What does the pediatric clinical pharmacist interview process look like?
Most children's hospital interviews include an initial phone or video screen with HR, followed by a panel interview with the pharmacy director, clinical pharmacists, and sometimes a physician champion. Many programs add a clinical case presentation or live dosing scenario. Some academic centers ask candidates to present a brief research or quality improvement project before the full committee.
Where can I find and apply to pediatric clinical pharmacist jobs?
You can find and apply to pediatric clinical pharmacist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find the roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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