Clinical Pharmacist Specialist- Full Time, Days NICU

Texas Health•Plano, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist supports neonatal intensive care pharmacy services at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano. The role supports the clinical pharmacists’ delivery of patient care, advises on pharmaceutical care, evaluates clinical trials, and serves as a clinical resource for the pharmacy department. The specialist guides continuous improvement and goal achievement, promotes professional development and department-wide education, and works independently while participating in and leading group efforts to improve pharmaceutical care. Professional contributions may include publishing posters at regional professional meetings and articles in national peer-reviewed journals. The position is based within the NICU at Texas Health Plano, a 386-bed full-service hospital with a Level IV NICU and maternal program. The pharmacy department has a clinically integrated practice model supporting high-acuity populations, including neonatal patients, and emphasizes clinical accountability, pharmacist autonomy, evidence-based interventions, medication safety, collaboration, and adaptability. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, or a Pharm.D. degree from a U.S.-accredited College of Pharmacy.
One year of PGY1 residency experience at hire and three years of focused hospital pharmacist experience; or two years of residency experience, including one year in a specialized area (PGY2), at hire; or five years of focused hospital pharmacist experience.
Demonstrated leadership experience, training and development, and contributions to the profession.
Pharmacist license (PHAR) upon hire.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to evaluate clinical trials, advise on pharmaceutical care, and serve as a clinical resource for the pharmacy department.
Computer proficiency and excellent writing skills.

Responsibilities

Guide the collective effort toward continuous improvement and goal achievement.
Drive continued professional development and department-wide education.
Support the clinical pharmacists’ team in delivering patient care.
Work independently and participate in and lead group efforts to improve pharmaceutical care.
Evaluate clinical trials, advise on patients’ pharmaceutical care, and serve as a clinical resource for the pharmacy department.
Contribute to the profession through publication, including posters at regional professional meetings and articles in national peer-reviewed journals.
Effectively present information to hospital leaders, physicians, peers, support staff, and other healthcare professionals in individual, small-group, and large-group settings.