Pediatric Hospital Pharmacist — Patient Care Leader

Jobtome; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to promote pharmaceutical care by managing the medication process, preventing drug-related problems, and resolving issues in a fast-paced pediatric hospital environment.

Responsibilities include ensuring medication safety, educating patients and caregivers, supporting patient safety systems, and conducting discharge medication reviews with counseling to ensure understanding of therapies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Ph.D. in Pharmacy is required.
• RPH certification from the state of Texas is required.
• 2+ years hospital staff pharmacist experience preferred.
• 20 hours of sterile compounding training accredited by ACPE or ASHP is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures medications meet the highest standards.
• Participates in education of patients, caregivers, and the community.
• Supports patient safety systems.
• Checks all communications (email, mailbox, voicemail) every shift.
• Ensures smooth running of the pharmacy and acts as a role model for technicians and other pharmacists.
• Maintains investigational drug records according to policy.
• Contribute to the medication management process.
• Conduct discharge medication review and counseling for patients and caregivers.

Skills

Pharmacist experience

Hospital setting

Education

Bachelor's or PhD in Pharmacy

RPH certification (TX)

Sterile compounding training (ACPE/ASHP) 20h

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to promote pharmaceutical care by managing the medication process, preventing drug-related problems, and resolving issues in a fast-paced pediatric hospital environment.

Responsibilities include ensuring medication safety, educating patients and caregivers, supporting patient safety systems, and conducting discharge medication reviews with counseling to ensure understanding of therapies.