Hospital Staff Pharmacist: Patient-Centric Medication Expert

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to promote pharmaceutical care in a fast-paced, patient-centered setting. The role includes managing the medication process, preventing drug-related problems, and performing duties of a registered pharmacist across pediatric to adult patients.

The position emphasizes patient education, safety systems support, and collaboration with clinicians and technicians to ensure optimal outcomes during hospitalization and at discharge.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist licensed in Texas (RPH) with Texas certification preferred.
• Degree in Pharmacy (Bachelor or PhD) required.
• 2+ years of hospital staff pharmacist experience preferred.
• 20 hours of sterile compounding training accredited by ACPE or ASHP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures medications meet the highest standards.
• Participates in the education of patients, caregivers, and the community.
• Supports patient safety systems.
• Checks all available means of communication including e-mail, mailbox, and voicemail every shift.
• Supports smooth pharmacy operation and serves as a role model for technicians and other pharmacists.
• Maintains investigational drug records according to departmental policy.
• Contribute to the medication management process.
• Conduct discharge medication review and counseling to ensure patients understand their therapies on discharge.
• Participates in study initiation, maintenance and closure.

Education

Bachelor's degree or Ph.D. in Pharmacy

RPH certification from the state of Texas

Job description

Texas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to promote pharmaceutical care in a fast-paced, patient-centered setting. The role includes managing the medication process, preventing drug-related problems, and performing duties of a registered pharmacist across pediatric to adult patients.

The position emphasizes patient education, safety systems support, and collaboration with clinicians and technicians to ensure optimal outcomes during hospitalization and at discharge.