Pharmacist - NICU, Residency Trained

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Children's Memorial Hermann is growing!

We seek Neonatal Intensive Care Integrated Pharmacist to join the day shift team.

PGY-1 residency required

PGY-2 or pediatric experience is highly preferred.

Position is responsible for filling and labeling prescriptions, providing drug-related information to patients, hospital employees and medical staff, and supervising the activities of pharmacy technical support staff.

Schedule : Day shift, 7 : 30 to 4 or 8 to 4 : 30

Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital has been recognized for delivering exceptional quality across the following subspecialties : Pediatric Cardiology and Heart Surgery (#19), Pediatric Gastroenterology and GI Surgery (#29), Pediatric Neurology and Neurosurgery (#30), Neonatology (#32) and Pediatric Orthopedics (#39).

Named the #5 Best Children’s Hospital in Texas, and #6 in the Southwest Region, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital is leading the way in quality outcomes and comprehensive, family-centered care both locally and nationally.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Graduate of an accredited school of Pharmacy.

Licenses / Certifications : Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of Texas; Pharmacy Sterile Product certification through an in-house program or other accredited program is required if incumbent compounds sterile products.

Principal Accountabilities

• Fills and labels prescriptions, and provides drug-related information and education for in-patients, out-patients, hospital employees and medical staff.
• Dispenses controlled substances and maintains appropriate inventory records.
• Supervises the activities of the pharmacy technical staff and mentors or trains pharmacy students or residents.
• Participates in the Medication Use Evaluation Program and the Process Improvement Program.
• Maintains medication profiles and reviews for drug related problems.
• Maintains the scheduling and preparation of I.V. solutions and additives.
• Adheres to state and federal laws governing the practice of pharmacy, as well as to hospital and departmental policies and procedures, and maintains records as required.
• Initiates reports of medication errors or adverse drug interactions.
• Assists with inventory control, obtains out-of-stock items when needed.
• Performs clinical interventions, which may include medication profile review, IV to oral conversion, renal dosing adjustment, antimicrobial streamlining, patient counseling, obtaining medication histories, vancomycin / aminoglycoside dosing, therapeutic drug monitoring, and participation in multidisciplinary rounds.
• Documents clinical interventions.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann 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 Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.