Staff Pharmacist - Inpatient (Nights)

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children’s Hospital seeks a Full-time Staff Pharmacist in Houston to manage medication processes and provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care. This pivotal role ensures patient safety, supports medication management, and requires a Bachelor's or Ph.D. in Pharmacy with Texas RPH certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Ph.D. in Pharmacy is required.
• RPH certification from Texas is mandatory.
• Preferred: 2+ years hospital staff pharmacist experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure medications meet high standards of safety and efficacy.
• Educate patients and caregivers about medication use.
• Review discharge medications for accuracy.

Skills

Medication management

Patient education

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Ph.D. in Pharmacy

RPH certification from the state of Texas

Job description

Talent Area: Pharmacy

Full/Part Time: Full time

Location: Houston, TX, US

Department: Pharmacy Services

Shift: Full Time / 7p - 7:30a; 7 On, 7 Off

Job ID: 418588

We are seeking a Staff Pharmacist who thrives in a fast-paced environment. This role involves promoting pharmaceutical care by managing medication processes, identifying and preventing drug-related problems, and resolving actual drug-related issues. The pharmacist will perform all duties of a registered pharmacist, with responsibilities tailored to the developmental stages of patients from birth to adulthood.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure medications meet high standards of safety and efficacy
• Educate patients, caregivers, and the community about medication use
• Support and maintain patient safety systems
• Check all communication channels including email, mailbox, and voicemail each shift
• Maintain smooth pharmacy operations and serve as a role model for technicians and pharmacists, evidenced by positive peer reviews and low incident reports
• Keep investigational drug records according to departmental policies
• Contribute to medication management processes
• Review discharge medications for accuracy and counsel patients/caregivers to ensure understanding of therapies upon discharge
• Participate in study initiation, maintenance, and closure processes

Note: All successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or Ph.D. in Pharmacy
• RPH certification from the state of Texas
• Preferred: 2+ years of hospital staff pharmacist experience
• Preferred: 20 hours of accredited sterile compounding training by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education or the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

About Texas Children’s

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been a leader in patient care, education, and research to advance healthcare for children and women globally. Recognized as the top children’s hospital in Texas and among the best nationally by U.S. News & World Report, we are committed to excellence and innovation. Our extensive healthcare network includes specialized hospitals, research institutes, and community clinics, all dedicated to providing comprehensive pediatric and maternal care. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.