Clara Kim
About Clara Kim
Clara Kim is a Pediatric Pharmacist at NYU Langone Medical Center, specializing in pharmacologic and pharmacokinetic management for patients under 25 years old.
Company
Clara Kim is currently working at NYU Langone Medical Center. The medical center is located in New York City and serves as her workplace where she has been employed since September 2015.
Title
Clara Kim holds the position of Pediatric Pharmacist at NYU Langone Medical Center. Her role involves collaboration with physicians to manage the pharmacologic and pharmacokinetic aspects of medication therapy for patients under 25 years old.
Education and Expertise
Clara Kim achieved her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from Northeastern University in 2014, following her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Pharmacy at the same institution from 2006 to 2013. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in General Biology, received from Northeastern University in 2011. Additionally, she earned a Rutgers Teaching Certificate from Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
Professional Background
Before her current role, Clara Kim worked as a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center from 2014 to 2015. Prior to that, she served as a Pharmacy Intern at Lemuel Shattuck Hospital from 2010 to 2014 and at Tufts Medical Center in 2009 for four months. Additionally, she worked as a Pharmacy Technician at CVS Pharmacy in Tenafly, NJ, and Closter, NJ.
Specializations and Responsibilities
As a Pediatric Pharmacist, Clara Kim specializes in understanding the physiologic, metabolic, and pharmacologic differences among various age groups. She compounds patient-specific IV medications, stock dilutions, and oral suspensions using aseptic techniques. Additionally, she verifies medication orders to ensure they are safe, appropriate, and effective based on current medical literature and guidelines.