Pharmacist - Pediatrics ED & PICULocation: Houston, Texas
Category: Pharmacy
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 7 on / 7 off, Evening Shift (12:00 PM - 11:00 PM)
Vendor fee-$4000
Salary-$$125000-$130000Position Overview
We are seeking a
Residency-Trained Integrated Pediatrics Pharmacist to join our team, supporting the
Emergency Department (ED) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). This position is focused on delivering safe, high-quality medication management and pharmacy support for pediatric patients.
PALS certification is preferred.The role involves both clinical responsibilities and supervisory oversight of pharmacy technical staff, while providing drug-related education to patients, families, and medical staff.Key Responsibilities
- Fill and label prescriptions; provide drug-related information and education to patients, families, hospital employees, and medical staff.
- Dispense controlled substances and maintain accurate inventory records.
- Supervise pharmacy technical staff and mentor pharmacists, pharmacy students, or residents.
- Participate in Medication Use Evaluation (MUE) programs and Process Improvement initiatives.
- Maintain and review medication profiles for drug-related problems; provide consultations on drug research.
- Prepare and schedule IV solutions and additives; ensure proper compounding practices.
- Report medication errors or adverse drug interactions; ensure compliance with all safety standards.
- Provide clinical interventions, including:
- Medication profile review
- IV-to-oral conversions
- Renal dosing adjustments
- Antimicrobial streamlining
- Patient counseling and medication history collection
- Therapeutic drug monitoring (e.g., vancomycin, aminoglycosides)
- Participation in multidisciplinary rounds
- Document clinical interventions accurately in the patient record.
- Serve as preceptor and mentor, supporting professional growth and departmental goals.
- Ensure adherence to hospital policies, procedures, and standards, including safety, productivity, and quality of service.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support department operations.
Qualifications- Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy
- Licenses/Certifications:
- Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist in Texas
- Sterile Product Certification (in-house or accredited program) if compounding sterile products
- PALS certification preferred
- Experience: Minimum 2 years as a hospital pharmacist, with knowledge of unit-dose medication and IV admixture processes
Skills & Competencies- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
- Ability to supervise, mentor, and train pharmacy staff
- Knowledge of pediatric pharmacy practices, emergency medicine, and critical care
- Commitment to patient safety, compassion, and personalized care
- Effective communication and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team
