NICU Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

Tap Healthcare Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 131,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Tap Healthcare Solutions in Houston, TX seeks a NICU Clinical Pharmacist Specialist to deliver advanced pediatric pharmacotherapy for critically ill neonates. This role requires completion of a PGY2 in Pediatrics and NICU experience, with license to practice in Texas.

The specialist collaborates with physicians, nurses, and the NICU team to manage medication therapy, dosing, monitoring, and safety in a high-acuity neonatal setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of a PGY2 Residency in Pediatrics.
• Candidates with a PGY2 Residency in Critical Care may be considered if they have current NICU experience.
• Current Texas Pharmacist License.
• Demonstrated NICU clinical pharmacy experience.
• Experience providing direct clinical pharmacy services to critically ill neonates.
• Strong knowledge of neonatal pharmacotherapy and medication management.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary NICU team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct pharmacy support for critically ill neonates in the NICU.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the NICU care team.
• Ensure safe, effective, and individualized medication management for neonates.

Skills

NICU experience

Pediatric pharmacotherapy

Clinical collaboration

Education

PGY2 Residency in Pediatrics

PGY2 Residency in Critical Care (if NICU experience)

Texas Pharmacist License

Tools

Texas Pharmacist License

Job description

About the job NICU Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly specialized NICU Clinical Pharmacist Specialist to provide advanced clinical pharmacy services for critically ill neonatal patients in Houston, Texas. This opportunity is designed for a pharmacist with dedicated pediatric residency training and hands-on NICU experience who can contribute specialized medication expertise within a high-acuity neonatal care environment.

The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist will provide direct pharmacy support for critically ill neonates, working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other members of the NICU care team. This role requires an advanced understanding of neonatal pharmacotherapy and the clinical judgment necessary to support safe, effective, and individualized medication management for medically complex newborns.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a PGY2 Residency in Pediatrics
• Candidates with a PGY2 Residency in Critical Care may be considered if they have current NICU experience
• Current Texas Pharmacist License
• Demonstrated NICU clinical pharmacy experience
• Experience providing direct clinical pharmacy services to critically ill neonates
• Strong knowledge of neonatal pharmacotherapy and medication management
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary NICU team

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive clinical pharmacy experience within a high-acuity NICU environment
• Advanced knowledge of medication dosing, monitoring, and pharmacotherapy for neonatal patients
• Experience collaborating directly with neonatologists and multidisciplinary critical-care teams
• Strong clinical decision-making and medication-safety skills
• Experience contributing to evidence-based pharmacy practices within neonatal critical care

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a NICU-focused clinical pharmacist who has completed a PGY2 residency in Pediatrics and has direct experience managing pharmacotherapy for critically ill neonates. A pharmacist with PGY2 Critical Care training may also be a strong candidate when paired with current, substantive NICU clinical experience.

Compensation

$131,000 - $156,000 annually

Compensation within the listed range will be determined based on the candidate's NICU clinical experience, residency training, specialized pharmacy expertise, qualifications, and overall alignment with the position.

Why Join Through Tap Healthcare Solutions?

At Tap Healthcare Solutions, we recognize that highly specialized clinical pharmacists have invested extensively in developing expertise that goes well beyond general pharmacy practice. This opportunity allows an experienced NICU pharmacist to apply that specialized training where their knowledge can directly influence medication safety and outcomes for some of the most clinically vulnerable patients.

Our team will work with you throughout the hiring process with clear communication and attention to your professional background. We'll help ensure the opportunity aligns with your residency training, NICU experience, compensation expectations, and long-term clinical pharmacy goals, so your next position makes meaningful use of the expertise you've worked to develop.