NICU Clinical Pharmacist Specialist Location: Houston, TX Pay Rate: $131,000 to $156,000 per year
Position Overview A leading regional healthcare provider known for patient-centric care is seeking an experienced NICU Clinical Pharmacist Specialist to join their neonatal intensive care team in Houston, Texas. This is a high-impact clinical role providing direct pharmacy services to critically ill neonates in a complex, fast-paced intensive care environment. The ideal candidate brings specialized residency training in pediatrics or critical care combined with hands-on NICU pharmacy experience and a deep commitment to optimizing outcomes for the most vulnerable patients.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct clinical pharmacy services to critically ill neonates across the NICU daily
Collaborate with neonatologists and interdisciplinary care teams to optimize pharmacotherapy plans
Perform medication reconciliation, neonatal dosing calculations, and ongoing therapeutic monitoring
Evaluate and implement evidence-based medication protocols specific to neonatal populations
Identify and resolve drug therapy problems to improve patient safety and clinical outcomes
Precept pharmacy students and PGY1/PGY2 residents rotating through the NICU
Participate in quality improvement, formulary management, and regulatory compliance activities
Requirements
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE-accredited institution
Completion of PGY2 residency in Pediatrics required; PGY2 in Critical Care with current NICU experience may be considered
Active NICU clinical pharmacy experience
Current Texas Pharmacy license in good standing
Strong working knowledge of neonatal pharmacokinetics and evidence-based neonatal therapeutics
Excellent clinical judgment and ability to perform in a high-acuity critical care environment
No visa sponsorship available for this position
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a related field is preferred
Screening Questions
How many years of experience do you have relevant to this NICU Clinical Pharmacist Specialist role?
Do you hold any required licenses or certifications for this position?
Are you available to work onsite in Houston, TX?
Numbers & Facts
Location
Houston, Texas
Website
https://www.theemployeeconnect.com/
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Clinical Outcomesunmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Drug Therapyunmatched
Formularyunmatched
Healthcare Providersunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Medicationsunmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)unmatched
Neonatologyunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Pharmacokineticsunmatched
Pharmacyunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
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