NICU Clinical Pharmacist Specialist | $131K-$156K

NICU Clinical Pharmacist Specialist | $131K-$156K

Children's Hospital | Days | Houston, TX

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN

Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a NICU Clinical Pharmacist Specialist for an onsite opportunity in Houston, Texas. This position joins a Children's Hospital pharmacy team providing specialized clinical pharmacy services to critically ill neonates. The role combines direct NICU clinical practice with interdisciplinary collaboration, education, mentoring, medication-use improvement, and clinical program development.

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Children's Hospital NICU Clinical Pharmacy
• Onsite In Houston, Texas
• Salaried / Exempt Position
• Day Shift
• Five 8-Hour Shifts
• On-Call Rotation Approximately Every 8-9 Weeks
• Direct Clinical Pharmacy Services To Critically Ill Neonates
• Interdisciplinary Clinical Environment
• Pharmacy Student And Resident Education / Mentorship
• Day-One Benefits
• Relocation Assistance May Be Available On A Case-By-Case Basis

COMPENSATION

• $131,000-$156,000
• No Signing Bonus

ROLE

• Provide Direct Clinical Pharmacy Services To Critically Ill Neonates
• Support Continuity Of Care Between Patient Care Areas, Pharmacy And Other Settings
• Serve As A Clinical Resource To Pharmacy Staff, Physicians And Nurses
• Educate, Mentor And Support Pharmacy Students, Staff, Residents And Peers
• Participate In Orientation And Continuing Education Programs
• Assist With Clinical Research Evaluating Clinical And Economic Outcomes Of Drugs And Drug Regimens
• Develop, Coordinate And Evaluate Target Drug And Restricted Drug Programs
• Support Medication Use Performance Assessment And Improvement
• Conduct Drug Utilization Reviews
• Identify Opportunities For Cost Containment
• Develop And Implement Utilization Reviews For Expensive, Potentially Harmful Or Improperly Used Medications
• Support Clinical Pharmacy Educational Programs For Physicians And Nursing Staff
• Oversee Clinical Student And Residency Programs
• Continually Identify Opportunities To Improve Clinical Pharmacy Services
• Promote Safe, High-Quality And Patient-Centered Care

BENEFITS

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Benefits Including 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Day-One Benefits
• Additional Benefits Available

Requirements

• PharmD REQUIRED
• Completion Of PGY2 Residency In Pediatrics OR PGY2 Residency In Critical Care With Current NICU Experience REQUIRED
• Dedicated NICU Clinical Pharmacy Experience Or Significant NICU-Focused Experience During PGY2 Residency REQUIRED
• Experience Providing Direct Clinical Pharmacy Services To Critically Ill Neonates REQUIRED
• Texas Pharmacy License REQUIRED