NICU Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

Houston Dose; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a NICU Clinical Pharmacist Specialist in Houston, TX. This full-time role requires PGY2 residency in Pediatrics, licensure in Texas, and NICU-focused clinical experience to deliver specialized neonatal pharmacotherapy and cost-conscious care.

The position involves 5-8 hour shifts, on-call rotation every 8–9 weeks, and direct collaboration with the NICU team to optimize drug therapy for critically ill neonates.

Qualifications

• Residency trained in Pediatrics (PGY2) is required.
• Active Texas pharmacist license or eligibility to obtain licensure is required.
• Dedicated NICU clinical experience or NICU focus during PGY2 is required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a communication system for information flow among staff.
• Mentors pharmacy students, residents, and peers; serves as role model for professional practice.
• Identifies opportunities for cost containment in drug use and operations.
• Pursues improvements in clinical pharmacy services with others to drive better patient outcomes.
• Plans and manages resources to ensure continuity of care across settings.
• Participates in orientation and continuing education; acts as a resource for clinicians.
• Assists with clinical research on drug outcomes and pharmacoeconomics.
• Oversees clinical residency program and ensures safe patient care within budget and standards.
• Supports education of physicians and nurses about drug use and patient safety.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Hospital IT systems

Cost containment

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Texas Pharmacist License

Tools

Sterile product certification

Job description

NICU Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

Houston, Texas, 77030

Full Time

Schedule: 5-8 hour shifts, days. On-call rotation, every 8 to 9 weeks.

The Children's Pharmacy team seeks a residency trained Clinical Pharmacist to join our 118 bed NICU team.

Completion of a PGY2 Pharmacy Residency in Pediatrics required.

Active pharmacist licensure in Texas or eligibility to obtain Texas licensure.

Dedicated NICU clinical pharmacy experience or significant NICU-focused experience during a PGY2 residency.

Demonstrated ability to provide direct clinical pharmacy services to critically ill neonates.

Position develops, implements, and monitors clinical pharmacy programs to improve patient care with an additional focus on decreasing cost; provides clinical services to patients and professional staff; interacts with medical staff on drug utilization and cost containment. May be asked to assist in supervising the activities of all department employees in consultation with the department Director and/or Pharmacy Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Science with equivalent experience or clinically oriented Master of Science degree accepted or Doctorate of Pharmacy degree; Completion of ASHP accredited pharmacy practice residency or fellowship or demonstration of equivalent experience preferred

Licenses/Certifications: Licensure in State of Texas; Pharmacy Sterile Product certification through an in-house program or other accredited program if appropriate

Experience / Knowledge / Skills

• Ability to promote teamwork, build effective relationships, and to lead/facilitate work groups
• Strong customer service skills
• Knowledge of pharmacy and hospital computer systems and computer-assisted devices
• Familiarity with health care reimbursement environment

Principal Accountabilities

• Develops and maintains a communication system which assures effective flow of information to and from staff.
• Serves as a role model for competent professional practice by educating, mentoring, and supporting pharmacy students, staff, residents, and peers.
• Seeks and recommends potential opportunities for cost containment.
• Seeks new ways of improving clinical pharmacy services. Works with others to continually identify areas for improvement.
• Effectively plans and manages resources for continuity of care between the patient care area, Pharmacy and other settings.
• Participates in orientation and continuing education programs. Serves as a resource to pharmacy staff, physicians, and nurses.
• Assists with clinical research designed to evaluate clinical and economic outcomes of drugs and drug regimens.
• Works to develop, coordinate, and evaluate target drug programs, restricted drug programs, medication use-based performance assessment and improvement indicators, drug usage evaluation programs and cost containment programs.
• Develops and implements utilization reviews targeted for expensive, potentially harmful or improperly used drugs.
• Provides direction and guidance for development and review of clinical pharmacy educational services. Assists with implementation of educational programs for physicians and nursing staff.
• Oversees the clinical students/residency program.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermanns service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.