Advanced Clinical Pharmacist: Lead Pharmacy Services & Education

HCA Houston Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition assistance

Fertility and family building support

Life insurance

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare West is seeking an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist to lead specialty services, participate in hospital committees, and provide education to pharmacy and interdisciplinary teams. The role emphasizes ethical practice, patient advocacy, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to optimize medication use.

The position supports inpatient hospital services across specialties such as infectious disease, critical care, and pediatrics, with adherence to safety guidelines and

Qualifications

• Licensure as a pharmacist is required.
• Board certification in a relevant specialty is required.
• BS or PharmD degree in Pharmacy is required.
• Facilities may require additional certifications (SIDP, MAD-ID, CPPS).
• Five years' inpatient hospital experience is preferred.
• Three years' HCA inpatient hospital experience is preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited PGY-1 residency is preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited PGY-2 residency is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead hospital committees (e.g. Pharmacy & Therapeutics, Medication Safety, Antimicrobial Management)
• Direct one or more service lines within pharmacy (e.g. cardiovascular, pediatrics, critical care)
• Demonstrate leadership with improvements in pharmacy practice
• Provide formal education to pharmacy and interdisciplinary teams
• Mentor students, residents, and colleagues to ensure high-quality pharmaceutical care
• Verify CPOE orders for accuracy and intervene when necessary
• Interpret and document medication orders and manage COE entries
• Prepare and dispense sterile, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition preparations
• Evaluate total parenteral nutrition per guidelines and ASPEN recommendations
• Supervise pharmacy support staff and participate in performance appraisals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Clinical leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical decision making

Education

BS or PharmD in Pharmacy

PGY-1 residency

PGY-2 residency

Job description

HCA Houston Healthcare West is seeking an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist to lead specialty services, participate in hospital committees, and provide education to pharmacy and interdisciplinary teams. The role emphasizes ethical practice, patient advocacy, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to optimize medication use.

The position supports inpatient hospital services across specialties such as infectious disease, critical care, and pediatrics, with adherence to safety guidelines and