Pediatric Pharmacist, Days

Memorial Hermann Health System; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Texas is seeking three full‑time pharmacists for day shift at the new satellite pharmacy supporting the Heart Center ICU/IMU. The role requires a Texas pharmacist license and IV certification, with pediatric hospital experience highly desired.

Responsibilities include filling/labeling prescriptions, providing drug information, mentoring staff, and participating in MUE and process improvement initiatives to ensure safe, quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Texas Pharmacist license in good standing.
• 2 years hospital pharmacist experience.
• Sterile product certification required if sterile compounding is done.

Responsibilities

• Fills and labels prescriptions and educates patients and staff.
• Dispenses controlled substances and maintains inventory records.
• Mentors or trains pharmacists, students or residents.
• Participates in Medication Use Evaluation and Process Improvement programs.
• Maintains medication profiles and reviews for drug-related problems.
• Prepares IV solutions and additives.
• Documents clinical interventions and ensures safe care.

Skills

Clinical interventions

Patient education

Pharmacy operations

Team mentorship

Education

Graduate of accredited School of Pharmacy

Tools

IV compounding

Job description

Job Summary

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary Memorial Hermann Children’s Hospital is growing! A new satellite pharmacy is opening in 2027 to support our new 52 bed Heart Center ICU/IMU team! We are adding 3 Fulltime Pharmacists on day shift. Schedule will be 7 to 3:30 p.m. Hospital pharmacy experience is preferred. Pediatric hospital experience is highly desired. Experience with IV compounding a plus. Must have current Texas Pharmacy license and hold IV Certification.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy.

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of Texas; Pharmacy Sterile Product certification through an in-house program or other accredited program is required if incumbent compounds sterile products.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills

Two (2) years of experience as a hospital Pharmacist (or at discretion of System Executive, System Pharmacy) with knowledge of the unit dose medication and I.V. admixture processes.

Principal Accountabilities

• Fills and labels prescriptions, and provides drug-related information and education for in-patients, out-patients, hospital employees and medical staff.
• Dispenses controlled substances and maintains appropriate inventory records.
• Supervises the activities of the pharmacy technical staff and Mentors or trains pharmacists, pharmacy students or residents.
• Participates in the Medication Use Evaluation Program and the Process Improvement Program.
• Maintains medication profiles, reviews profiles for drug related problems, and provides consultation on drug research.
• Maintains the scheduling and preparation of I.V. solutions and additives.
• Initiates reports of medication errors or adverse drug interactions.
• Assumes full responsibility for department management in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager or Lead Pharmacist.
• Works with other professionals to generate newsletters.
• Drafts policies or procedures for review by Pharmacy Director.
• Performs clinical interventions, which may include medication profile review, IV to oral conversion, renal dosing adjustment, antimicrobial streamlining, patient counseling, obtaining medication histories, vancomycin/aminoglycoside dosing, therapeutic drug monitoring, and participation in multidisciplinary rounds.
• Documents clinical interventions.
• 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 and 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 Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

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