Clinical Pharmacist

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits (medical, dental, vison

Shift differentials

FSAs

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D

401(k) with employer contributions

EAP

Subsidized parking

Credit union access

Disaster relief support

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Harris Health is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, TX, on the full-time evening shift. You will manage medication therapy, perform clinical reviews, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes education for patients and healthcare professionals, regulatory compliance, and safe medication use across the hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree required; licensure in Texas or eligibility within 90 days of employment.
• Inpatient experience preferred; ASHP residency highly preferred for inpatient roles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct, patient-centered pharmacy care and manage medication therapy.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
• Support education for patients and healthcare professionals and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Medication therapy management

Analytical problem solving

MS Word/computer proficiency

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Spanish language

Mathematics

Medical terminology

Research methods

Statistical knowledge

Design knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD

Doctor of Pharmacy preferred

Job description

Hiring Post: Clinical Pharmacist – Ben Taub – Evening Shift

Compensation: $56.76 to $73.79/hour

Career Area: Pharmacy
Location: Ben Taub Hospital, Houston, TX 77030
Position Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 181098

Benefits

• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Shift differentials where applicable
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Subsidized parking
• Access to a credit union
• Employee disaster relief support
• Tuition Reimbursement available after 6 months of employment
• Professional development opportunities

About the Position

Harris Health is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join the pharmacy team at Ben Taub Hospital for a full-time evening shift.

In this role, you will deliver direct, patient-centered pharmacy care by managing medication therapy, conducting comprehensive clinical reviews, and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize therapeutic outcomes. You will help ensure safe medication distribution, regulatory compliance, and appropriate medication use throughout the hospital.

The Clinical Pharmacist also supports education for patients and healthcare professionals, promotes financial stewardship, integrates technology into pharmacy practice, and contributes to quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient safety and operational efficiency.

About Harris Health System

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community through acute care, primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services, with a focus on low-income, uninsured, and underinsured patients.

Ben Taub Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center, and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, a Level III Trauma Center, anchor Harris Health's network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations, and telemedicine services. Harris Health is nationally recognized for Magnet® nursing excellence, NCQA patient-centered care, and strong academic partnerships with Baylor College of Medicine, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we foster a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity, accountability, and a commitment to Leading with Love.

Requirements

• Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited School of Pharmacy required
  • Doctor of Pharmacy preferred
• Licensure and Certifications
  • Texas Pharmacist License or eligibility for Texas Pharmacist licensure; must obtain licensure within 90 days of employment
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross within 90 days of employment
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from an American Heart Association-accredited course required for inpatient positions before or within 6 months of employment
  • IV Sterile Certification required for all inpatient areas and Fondren Pharmacy
  • Texas Pharmacist Preceptor Certification preferred
• Experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of progressive, relevant pharmacy experience
  • For inpatient positions: 2 years of progressive, relevant experience in an inpatient hospital setting required when no residency has been completed
  • Completion of a PGY1 ASHP-accredited residency highly preferred
• Language Skills
  • Bilingual Spanish preferred
• Communication Skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Ability to prepare professional reports
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Knowledge and Skills
  • Medication therapy management
  • Analytical and clinical problem-solving abilities
  • Mathematics
  • Medical terminology
  • Research knowledge and abilities
  • Statistical knowledge and abilities
  • Design knowledge and skills
  • MS Word and computer proficiency
• Work Schedule
  • Full-time evening shift
  • Flexible schedule
  • Weekends and holidays as required
  • Overtime and travel as needed

Join Harris Health

and bring your clinical pharmacy expertise to Ben Taub Hospital, where your work will help optimize medication therapy, strengthen patient safety, and improve outcomes for the Harris County community.