NICU Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

I8IS - Infiniti Software Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston NICU Clinical Pharmacist Specialist role in a leading healthcare organization. The pharmacist will provide specialized clinical services to critically ill neonates in a 118-bed NICU, collaborating with the multidisciplinary care team to optimize outcomes.

The ideal candidate has PGY2 residency in pediatrics/neonatal pharmacy, or a PGY1 with 2–3 years NICU experience. On-call rotation approximately every 8–9 weeks; full-time, on-site schedule in Houston, TX.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical pharmacy knowledge and patient-care skills.
• Experience in hospital or healthcare environment.
• Strong understanding of hospital information systems.
• Ability to work effectively with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, residents, students, and other healthcare professionals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to NICU patients and healthcare professionals.
• Develop, implement, and monitor clinical pharmacy programs designed to improve patient outcomes and medication safety.
• Participate in multidisciplinary patient care and serve as a clinical resource for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, residents, and students.
• Evaluate medication therapy and recommend appropriate drug regimens based on clinical evidence.
• Identify and implement opportunities for medication-use improvement and cost containment.
• Develop and evaluate drug utilization, restricted-drug, and medication-use programs.
• Conduct utilization reviews for expensive, high-risk, or potentially inappropriate medications.
• Participate in clinical research and quality-improvement initiatives evaluating clinical and economic outcomes.
• Educate and mentor pharmacy students, residents, and pharmacy staff.
• Support pharmacy residency and student training programs and serve as a preceptor when appropriate.
• Develop and deliver educational programs for physicians, nurses, and pharmacy professionals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to continually improve clinical pharmacy services.
• Maintain effective communication between the pharmacy department and patient-care teams.
• Help ensure continuity of medication management between the NICU, Pharmacy, and other care settings.
• Participate in orientation, continuing education, competency programs, and professional development activities.
• Promote safe, compassionate, personalized, and efficient patient care.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education

Job description

Houston NICU Clinical Pharmacist Specialist role in a leading healthcare organization. The pharmacist will provide specialized clinical services to critically ill neonates in a 118-bed NICU, collaborating with the multidisciplinary care team to optimize outcomes.

The ideal candidate has PGY2 residency in pediatrics/neonatal pharmacy, or a PGY1 with 2–3 years NICU experience. On-call rotation approximately every 8–9 weeks; full-time, on-site schedule in Houston, TX.