NICU Clinical Pharmacist

Smart IT Frame LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 131,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, TX, seeks a NICU Clinical Pharmacist Specialist to join its NICU team. The role focuses on direct bedside care for critically ill neonates, collaborating with physicians, nurses, residents, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize therapy and outcomes.

Required PharmD with PGY2 in Pediatrics or Critical Care (NICU experience). NICU-focused clinical experience and strong communication are essential for success in this role within a high-acuity

Qualifications

• PharmD required and licensed to practice in the US.
• PGY2 Residency in Pediatrics or Critical Care with NICU experience.
• Dedicated NICU-focused experience preferred.
• Experience providing direct clinical pharmacy services to critically ill neonates.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct pharmaceutical care to NICU patients.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and reviews of medication orders.
• Monitor medication efficacy, safety, and therapeutic outcomes; adjust dosing as needed.
• Provide drug information and clinical consultation to physicians and nursing staff.
• Participate in emergency and critical care situations; ensure evidence-based neonatal pharmacotherapy.
• Lead formulary management efforts and contribute to pharmacoeconomic initiatives.
• Develop and implement medication utilization and safety programs.

Skills

NICU clinical

pediatric pharmacotherapy

communication skills

research & QI

pharmacy systems

leadership

Education

PharmD

PGY2 Pediatrics

PGY2 Critical Care with NICU

Job description

Job Title: NICU Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

Facility: Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital

Location: Houston, TX 77030

Salary Range: $131,000 - $156,000/year

Relocation: Relocation assistance may be available (case-by-case)

Schedule

• 5 x 8-hour Day Shifts
• On-Call Rotation every 8-9 weeks

Position Summary

Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital is seeking a NICU Clinical Pharmacist Specialist to join its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team. This position will provide direct clinical pharmacy services to critically ill neonates while collaborating with physicians, nurses, residents, and multidisciplinary care teams to optimize patient outcomes and medication therapy.

Required Qualifications

Education: PharmD Required

Residency

• PGY2 Residency in Pediatrics

OR

• PGY2 Residency in Critical Care with current NICU experience

Experience: Dedicated NICU Clinical Pharmacy Experience

OR

• Significant NICU-focused experience obtained during PGY2 training
• Experience providing direct clinical pharmacy services to critically ill neonates

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide direct pharmaceutical care to NICU patients
• Participate in multidisciplinary patient care rounds
• Review and verify medication orders
• Monitor medication efficacy, safety, and therapeutic outcomes
• Perform pharmacokinetic monitoring and dosage adjustments
• Provide drug information and clinical consultation to physicians and nursing staff
• Participate in emergency and critical care situations
• Ensure evidence-based medication use in neonatal populations
• Develop and optimize medication therapy plans
• Support medication safety and regulatory compliance initiatives

Leadership & Program Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical resource for pharmacists, nurses, physicians, residents, and students
• Mentor pharmacy residents and students
• Participate in residency training programs
• Assist with medication-use evaluations and clinical research initiatives
• Support formulary management efforts
• Develop and implement medication utilization programs
• Participate in cost-containment and quality improvement projects
• Lead clinical education activities for pharmacy and nursing staff
• Assist in developing pharmacy policies and clinical protocols

Desired Skills

• Strong NICU clinical expertise
• Pediatric pharmacotherapy knowledge
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Research and quality improvement experience
• Hospital pharmacy systems knowledge
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary initiatives