Hospital Pharmacist - Patient-Focused Med Safety & Rounds

Texas Children's; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a registered pharmacist to manage the medication process, prevent drug-related problems, and provide patient education across pediatric to adult ages.

Responsibilities include medication order verification, aseptic preparation, rounds participation, and collaboration with nurses and physicians to optimize therapy and safety. Requires PharmD or equivalent and Texas pharmacist license, with hospital experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist duties include ensuring appropriate medication doses based on diagnosis, weight or BSA, allergies and interactions.
• Provide education and counseling to patients and caregivers, and review therapies for efficacy and safety.

Responsibilities

• Enter medication orders accurately and ensure correct processing and delivery within guidelines.
• Review patient therapies, participate in daily rounds, and recommend changes for interactions/side effects.
• Monitor efficacy and toxicity of regimens, including high‑risk meds and therapeutic drug monitoring.
• Participate in medication reconciliation at admission, transfer and discharge; provide discharge counseling.
• Support code response with preparation of code medications and contribute to antibiotic stewardship.
• Educate and train pharmacy staff, residents, and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Drug information

Medication safety

Team collaboration

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Texas Pharmacist License

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a registered pharmacist to manage the medication process, prevent drug-related problems, and provide patient education across pediatric to adult ages.

Responsibilities include medication order verification, aseptic preparation, rounds participation, and collaboration with nurses and physicians to optimize therapy and safety. Requires PharmD or equivalent and Texas pharmacist license, with hospital experience preferred.