NICU Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

Veracity Ventures Inc.•Houston, TX

6d•$131,000 - $156,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join a 118-bed NICU pharmacy team as a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist and provide specialized clinical pharmacy care to critically ill neonates. This is an excellent opportunity for a residency-trained pharmacist with strong pediatric/NICU experience who wants to work closely with physicians, nurses, and pharmacy colleagues while helping advance medication safety, clinical outcomes, and cost-effective care.

Requirements

PGY2 Pharmacy Residency in Pediatrics
Dedicated NICU clinical pharmacy experience or significant NICU-focused experience obtained during PGY2 residency
Demonstrated ability to provide clinical pharmacy services to critically ill neonates
Active Texas pharmacist license or eligibility to obtain Texas licensure
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), or qualifying bachelor's/master's education with equivalent clinical experience
Pharmacy sterile product certification through an accredited program or applicable in-house program
Strong knowledge of pharmacy and hospital information systems
Understanding of the healthcare reimbursement environment
Excellent communication, teamwork, relationship-building, and leadership skills
Strong commitment to patient-centered care and professional development

Nice To Haves

ASHP-accredited pharmacy practice residency/fellowship or equivalent experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct clinical pharmacy services to critically ill neonates in a high-acuity NICU environment.
Develop, implement, and monitor clinical pharmacy programs focused on patient safety, quality, outcomes, and cost containment.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals on medication selection, drug utilization, and therapeutic management.
Monitor and evaluate medication therapies, including utilization reviews for high-cost, high-risk, or potentially inappropriate medications.
Participate in medication-use evaluations, restricted-drug programs, performance improvement initiatives, and cost-containment strategies.
Support clinical research evaluating clinical and economic outcomes of medications and treatment regimens.
Educate and mentor pharmacy students, residents, staff, physicians, and nursing teams.
Serve as a preceptor, mentor, and clinical resource for less experienced pharmacists.
Help oversee clinical students and the residency program.
Identify opportunities to improve pharmacy services, workflows, and continuity of care.
Assist with department leadership and supervision when needed.