Supplemental Clinical Pharmacist, Varied schedule

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is looking for a Supplemental Clinical Pharmacist to join their dedicated team in Houston, Texas. This role focuses on improving clinical pharmacy services and providing mentorship to pharmacy students and staff while ensuring patient safety and satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have a Doctorate of Pharmacy, Texas licensure, and strong interpersonal skills to foster teamwork. The position requires working three weekends in a six-week rotation and one major holiday annually. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to community care and compassion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science with equivalent experience or clinically oriented Master of Science accepted.
• Completion of ASHP accredited pharmacy practice residency or equivalent experience preferred.
• Licensure in State of Texas is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop communication systems for effective information flow.
• Mentor pharmacy students and staff.
• Oversee clinical students/residency program.
• Ensure safe care to patients, staff, and visitors.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service skills

Knowledge of pharmacy systems

Understanding of healthcare reimbursement

Education

Doctorate of Pharmacy or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital seeks a Supplemental Clinical Pharmacist to join our team.

Required schedule: three weekends (6 weekend shifts) in 6 weeks (working every other weekend) and at least one major holiday per calendar year.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science with equivalent experience or clinically oriented Master of Science degree accepted or Doctorate of Pharmacy degree; completion of ASHP accredited pharmacy practice residency or fellowship or demonstration of equivalent experience preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensure in State of Texas.
• Pharmacy Sterile Product certification through an in‑house program or other accredited program if appropriate.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills

• Ability to promote teamwork, build effective relationships, and to lead/facilitate work groups.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Knowledge of pharmacy and hospital computer systems and computer‑assisted devices.
• Familiarity with health care reimbursement environment.

Principal Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain a communication system which assures effective flow of information to and from staff.
• Serve as a role model for competent professional practice by educating, mentoring, and supporting pharmacy students, staff, residents, and peers.
• Seek and recommend potential opportunities for cost containment.
• Seek new ways of improving clinical pharmacy services and work with others to continually identify areas for improvement.
• Effectively plan and manage resources for continuity of care between the patient care area, Pharmacy and other settings.
• Participate in orientation and continuing education programs.
• Serve as a resource to pharmacy staff, physicians, and nurses.
• Assist with clinical research designed to evaluate clinical and economic outcomes of drugs and drug regimens.
• Work to develop, coordinate, and evaluate target drug programs, restricted drug programs, medication use‑based performance assessment and improvement indicators, drug usage evaluation programs and cost containment programs.
• Develop and implement utilization reviews targeted for expensive, potentially harmful or improperly used drugs.
• Provide direction and guidance for the development and review of clinical pharmacy educational services. Assist with implementation of educational programs for physicians and nursing staff.
• Oversee the clinical students/residency program.
• Ensure safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adhere to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promote individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; support department‑based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serve as a resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrate commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Model Memorial Hermann’s service standards of providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and our workforce.
• Other duties as assigned.