Pediatric Hospital Medicine Clinical Pharmacist

Jobtome; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a clinical pharmacy specialist to enhance medication use processes and mentor pharmacists involved with pediatric and maternal care. The role emphasizes collaboration in multidisciplinary rounds, patient-centered pharmacotherapy, and quality improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will contribute to policy development, patient education, and ongoing clinical consultation, supporting optimal drug therapy across age groups served.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or equivalent.
• Licensed Pharmacist in Texas or eligible for licensure in Texas.
• Residency training in advanced areas (PGY2 Critical Care/Pediatrics preferred) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in multidisciplinary rounds with medical specialty services.
• Oversees coordination of drug therapy for patients with special needs, including extracorporeal therapies.
• Develops and updates policies affecting medication use and formulary decisions.
• Educates parents, patients, caregivers, pharmacists, and students; mentors pharmacy staff.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Medication therapy management

Multidisciplinary rounds

Pharmacokinetics monitoring

Drug interactions

Education

Pharm.D.

Texas Pharmacist License or eligible

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a clinical pharmacy specialist to enhance medication use processes and mentor pharmacists involved with pediatric and maternal care. The role emphasizes collaboration in multidisciplinary rounds, patient-centered pharmacotherapy, and quality improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will contribute to policy development, patient education, and ongoing clinical consultation, supporting optimal drug therapy across age groups served.