Clinical Pharmacist- Smith Clinic

Clinical Pharmacist

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Job Summary The Clinical Pharmacist delivers direct, patient-centered care by managing medication therapy, performing comprehensive clinical reviews, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize therapeutic outcomes. This role ensures regulatory compliance, supports safe medication distribution, and leads educational initiatives for patients and healthcare staff. By integrating technology, promoting financial stewardship, and driving quality improvement, the pharmacist enhances operational efficiency and advances pharmacy practice across the health system.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees: Bachelor of Pharmacy Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm. D. degree from an accredited school of Pharmacy
• Doctor of Pharmacy Preferred
• Licenses & Certifications:
• Adv. Cardiac Life Support: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) with course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA required for inpatient positions prior to or within 6 months of employment; Preferred for All Outpatient
• IV Sterile Certification: Required for all inpatient areas and Fondren Pharmacy; All other Outpatient Preferred
• Basic Life Support: American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of employment.
• Pharmacist: Texas Pharmacist License or eligible for Texas Pharmacist License; must obtain licensure within 90 days of employment. Texas Pharmacist Preceptor Certification Preferred
• Work Experience:
• Two (2) Years Work Experience
• ACS positions: Two (2) years of progressive, relevant experience in an OP/Retail setting required (no residency)
• IP positions: Two (2) years of progressive, relevant experience in an inpatient hospital setting required (no residency)
• Completion of PGY1 ASHP-accredited residency highly Residency preferred
• Language Skills: BilingualSpanishPreferred
• Communication Skills: Verbal/Written
• Additional details Writing/Reports Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Analytical Abilities Design Knowledge and Skills Mathematics Medical Terminology Knowledge Research Knowledge and Abilities Statistical Knowledge and Abilities
• Work Schedule: Flexible Holidays Overtime Travel Weekends
• Other Requirements: MS Word Personal Computer