Pediatric Pharmacist, Days
Memorial Hermann Health System
•Onsite
About The Position
Memorial Hermann Children's Hospital is expanding with a new satellite pharmacy opening in 2027 to support the new 52-bed Heart Center ICU/IMU team. We are seeking to add three full-time pharmacists for the day shift. The schedule will be from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Hospital pharmacy experience is preferred, with pediatric hospital experience being highly desired. Experience with IV compounding is a plus. Candidates must possess a current Texas Pharmacy license and hold IV Certification.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy
- 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.
- Two (2) years of experience as a hospital Pharmacist (or at discretion of System Executive, System Pharmacy)
- Knowledge of the unit dose medication and I.V. admixture processes
- Current Texas Pharmacy license
- IV Certification
Nice To Haves
- Hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.
- Pediatric hospital experience is highly desired.
- Experience with IV compounding a plus.
Responsibilities
- Fills and labels prescriptions.
- Provides drug-related information to patients, hospital employees, and medical staff.
- Supervises the activities of pharmacy technical support staff.
- Dispenses controlled substances and maintains appropriate inventory records.
- Mentors or trains pharmacists, pharmacy students, or residents.
- Participates in the Medication Use Evaluation Program and the Process Improvement Program.
- Maintains medication profiles, reviews profiles for drug-related problems, and provides consultation on drug research.
- Maintains the scheduling and preparation of I.V. solutions and additives.
- Initiates reports of medication errors or adverse drug interactions.
- Assumes full responsibility for department management in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager or Lead Pharmacist.
- Works with other professionals to generate newsletters.
- Drafts policies or procedures for review by Pharmacy Director.
- 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 and 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.
Benefits
- High quality, efficient care
- Exceptional experiences for every member of our community
- Employees feel cared for, heard and valued
- Advance your career
- Contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
