NICU Clinical Pharmacist Specialist | Houston, TX | $131,000–$156,000

Description

NICU Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

YOUR HEARTLINE STAFFING CONTACT

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Chief Operating Officer | Heartline Staffing
Call/Text: 272-230-3157
Email: elizabeth@heartlinestaffing.com
Connect with Elizabeth on LinkedIn

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Base compensation: $131,000–$156,000/year
• Relocation package: Partial.
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement
• Equity
• Paid Time Off

POSITION OVERVIEW

Heartline Staffing is seeking a NICU Clinical Pharmacist Specialist in Houston, TX.

the hiring organization is Growing! The Children's Pharmacy team seeks a residency trained Clinical Pharmacist to join our NICU team.

PharmD required.

Completion of a PGY2 Residency in Pediatrics; may consider PGY2 in Critical Care with current NICU experience.

Dedicated NICU clinical pharmacy experience or significant NICU-focused experience during a PGY2 residency.

Demonstrated ability to provide direct clinical pharmacy services to critically ill neonates.

Schedule: 5-8 hour shifts, days. On-call rotation, every 8 to 9 weeks.

Position is exempt/salaried.

Day-one benefits including medical/dental, 401K, and much more!

Relocation assistance may be provided. Case by case.

2025-2026 Rankings

No. 5 Best Children’s Hospital in Texas

No. 6 Best Children’s Hospital in the Southwest Region

Cardiology and Heart Surgery #19 in the nation

Neonatology ranks #32 in the nation

Gastroenterology and GI Surgery ranks #29 in the nation

Neurology and Neurosurgery ranks #30 in the nation

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

Ability to promote teamwork, build effective relationships, and to lead/facilitate work groups
Strong customer service skills
Knowledge of pharmacy and hospital computer systems and computer-assisted devices
Familiarity with health care reimbursement environment

Principal Accountabilities

Develops and maintains a communication system which assures effective flow of information to and from staff.
Serves as a role model for competent professional practice by educating, mentoring, and supporting pharmacy students, staff, residents, and peers.
Seeks and recommends potential opportunities for cost containment.
Seeks new ways of improving clinical pharmacy services. Works with others to continually identify areas for improvement.
Effectively plans and manages resources for continuity of care between the patient care area, Pharmacy and other settings.
Participates in orientation and continuing education programs. Serves as a resource to pharmacy staff, physicians, and nurses.
Assists with clinical research designed to evaluate clinical and economic outcomes of drugs and drug regimens.
Works to develop, coordinate, and evaluate target drug programs, restricted drug programs, medication use-based performance assessment and improvement indicators, drug usage evaluation programs and cost containment programs.
Develops and implements utilization reviews targeted for expensive, potentially harmful or improperly used drugs.
Provides direction and guidance for development and review of clinical pharmacy educational services. Assists with implementation of educational programs for physicians and nursing staff.
Oversees the clinical students/residency program.
Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all the hiring organization policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models the hiring organization’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

• REQUIRED: Completion of PGY2 residency in Pediatrics; may consider PGY2 in Critical Care with current NICU experience.
• REQUIRED: NICU clinical pharmacy experience.
• REQUIRED: Direct clinical pharmacy services to critically ill neonates.
• REQUIRED: Texas Pharmacy license

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• No visa sponsorships supported
• Travel not required

READY TO MOVE FORWARD?

Apply through this posting or contact Elizabeth using the links above.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Heartline Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Salary Description

$131,000–$156,000/year