Heart Transplant & Heart Failure Clinical Pharmacist

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children’s Hospital seeks a clinical pharmacy specialist to lead medication-use processes, mentor pharmacists, and assist in direct patient care to optimize drug therapy for pediatric patients. The role emphasizes clinical practice, education, and collaboration across disciplines.

The candidate will participate in rounds, monitor therapies, contribute to guideline development, and support safety and quality initiatives within a premier pediatric institution.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or Pharm.D. equivalent.
• Texas license to practice pharmacy (or eligible).
• PGY1 ASHP-accredited residency with PGY2 in Critical Care or Pediatrics preferred, or PGY1 with 4 years inpatient experience.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in multi-disciplinary rounds with medical specialty services.
• Oversees coordination of drug therapy delivery for patients with special needs.
• Monitors drug interactions and conducts pharmacokinetics for optimized care.
• Develops and updates formulary policies and supports education of staff and families.
• Coordinates performance improvement activities to enhance patient safety and outcomes.

Skills

Clinical pharmacotherapy

Pediatrics

Interdisciplinary rounds

Drug monitoring

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or Pharm.D. equivalent

Texas Pharmacist License or eligible

PGY1 ASHP residency + PGY2 (Critical Care or Pediatrics) preferred or PGY1 with 4 years inpatient experience

Job description

Texas Children’s Hospital seeks a clinical pharmacy specialist to lead medication-use processes, mentor pharmacists, and assist in direct patient care to optimize drug therapy for pediatric patients. The role emphasizes clinical practice, education, and collaboration across disciplines.

The candidate will participate in rounds, monitor therapies, contribute to guideline development, and support safety and quality initiatives within a premier pediatric institution.