Pharmacist - Pediatrics ED & PICU - Houston, TX (Evening Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

Pharmacist – Pediatrics ED & PICU

Location: 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-$130000

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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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

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