Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

About the Opportunity

Avento Health is seeking an experienced residency trained  Pediatric Pharmacist to join a leading hospital team in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate has hospital or ICU experience, and BCPPS certification is highly valued but not required.

Please note: This is a recruiting post managed by Avento Health. The selected candidate will be employed directly by the hospital, not by Avento Health.

Schedule

• Day shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Must be flexible for rounding with physicians and attending interdisciplinary meetings
• On-call rotation: one full week every eight weeks (after hours and weekends).

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to pediatric ICU patients, including pharmacokinetic monitoring, dosing adjustments, and therapeutic consultations.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy and promote safe, cost-effective drug use.
• Participate in rounds, patient care conferences, and multidisciplinary team discussions.
• Develop and support pharmacy programs focused on patient safety, cost reduction, and quality improvement.
• Precept pharmacy residents and students as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, pharmacy regulations, and accreditation standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited institution.
• Completion of a PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency required.
• Must have already completed residency training; current residents will not be considered.

Experience:

• Recent clinical pharmacist experience in a PICU or acute care pediatric hospital required.
• Prior experience in pediatric critical care pharmacy strongly preferred.

Licensure / Certification:

• Current pharmacist license (or eligibility for licensure) in the State of Texas .
• Pharmacy Sterile Product Certification through an accredited program preferred.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong clinical judgment with expertise in pediatric pharmacotherapy.
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Ability to educate and influence multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and hospital pharmacy systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety and continuous quality improvement.

Benefits & Perks

This position offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package that may include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Sign-on bonus available for qualified full-time candidates.
• Opportunities to participate in research, clinical program development, and mentoring of residents or students.

Benefits are provided directly by the hiring hospital. Avento Health is managing recruitment only.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Avento Health and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected category.
We are committed to inclusive hiring practices and providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and interview process.

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