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Position: PICU Clinical Pharmacist
Shift: Days
Status: FT Permanent
Location: Houston
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Clinical Pharmacist with advanced pediatric training to join our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) team. This role is designed for an experienced, residency-trained pharmacist who thrives in a high-acuity, collaborative environment and is passionate about advancing patient care for critically ill children.
What You’ll Do
- Develop, implement, and monitor clinical pharmacy programs that improve patient outcomes and reduce costs.
- Provide comprehensive clinical services to patients in the PICU, ensuring evidence-based drug therapy management.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals on drug utilization, dosing, and therapy optimization.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in pediatric critical care pharmacotherapy.
- Actively participate in PICU rounds, medication safety initiatives, and patient case reviews.
- Provide education to patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Support departmental initiatives including cost-containment strategies, quality improvement projects, and clinical research.
- May assist in the supervision and training of pharmacy team members, residents, and students.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD).
- Training: Completion of a PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency required.
- Experience: Current clinical pharmacy experience in PICU or acute pediatric care setting
- Licensure/Certifications:
- Active Pharmacist license in the State of Texas (or eligibility).
- Sterile Product Certification (in-house or accredited program).
- Skills & Knowledge:
- Proven ability to work effectively in fast-paced critical care environments.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong knowledge of hospital pharmacy systems and clinical applications.
- Familiarity with healthcare reimbursement and cost-containment practices.
Why This Role?
- Work at the forefront of pediatric critical care pharmacy practice.
- Be a trusted partner on a multidisciplinary care team in one of the most challenging and rewarding specialties.
- Enjoy opportunities for research, teaching, and leadership.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
If you are passionate about impacting lives in the PICU and are residency-trained with the expertise to deliver exceptional outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.
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