Clinical Pediatric Pharmacist

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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