Clinical Pharmacist
Harris Health System
Clinical Pharmacist
Harris Health System
Public integrated health system delivering care
Compensation: $56.76 to $73.79/hour
Career Area: Pharmacy
Location: Ben Taub Hospital, Houston, TX 77030
Position Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 181098
Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage
Shift differentials where applicable
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Subsidized parking
Access to a credit union
Employee disaster relief support
Tuition Reimbursement available after 6 months of employment
Professional development opportunities
Harris Health is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join the pharmacy team at Ben Taub Hospital for a full-time evening shift.
In this role, you will deliver direct, patient-centered pharmacy care by managing medication therapy, conducting comprehensive clinical reviews, and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize therapeutic outcomes. You will help ensure safe medication distribution, regulatory compliance, and appropriate medication use throughout the hospital.
The Clinical Pharmacist also supports education for patients and healthcare professionals, promotes financial stewardship, integrates technology into pharmacy practice, and contributes to quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient safety and operational efficiency.
Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community through acute care, primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services, with a focus on low-income, uninsured, and underinsured patients.
Ben Taub Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center, and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, a Level III Trauma Center, anchor Harris Health's network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations, and telemedicine services. Harris Health is nationally recognized for Magnet® nursing excellence, NCQA patient-centered care, and strong academic partnerships with Baylor College of Medicine, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
At Harris Health, we foster a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity, accountability, and a commitment to Leading with Love.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited School of Pharmacy required
Doctor of Pharmacy preferred
Licensure and Certifications
Texas Pharmacist License or eligibility for Texas Pharmacist licensure; must obtain licensure within 90 days of employment
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross within 90 days of employment
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from an American Heart Association-accredited course required for inpatient positions before or within 6 months of employment
IV Sterile Certification required for all inpatient areas and Fondren Pharmacy
Texas Pharmacist Preceptor Certification preferred
Experience
Minimum of 2 years of progressive, relevant pharmacy experience
For inpatient positions: 2 years of progressive, relevant experience in an inpatient hospital setting required when no residency has been completed
Completion of a PGY1 ASHP-accredited residency highly preferred
Language Skills
Bilingual Spanish preferred
Communication Skills
Strong verbal and written communication
Ability to prepare professional reports
Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
Knowledge and Skills
Medication therapy management
Analytical and clinical problem-solving abilities
Mathematics
Medical terminology
Research knowledge and abilities
Statistical knowledge and abilities
Design knowledge and skills
MS Word and computer proficiency
Work Schedule
Full-time evening shift
Flexible schedule
Weekends and holidays as required
Overtime and travel as needed
Join Harris Health and bring your clinical pharmacy expertise to Ben Taub Hospital, where your work will help optimize medication therapy, strengthen patient safety, and improve outcomes for the Harris County community.
Public integrated health system delivering care
Harris Health System is a public, integrated health system that provides high-quality, person-centered care to its communities and coordinates services across the care continuum with community and academic partners. It uses a unified model called One Harris Health to bridge departments and roles, enabling coordinated, accessible care delivered through collaboration, technology, and partnerships. The system relies on a strategic technology plan to improve health outcomes, patient safety, efficiency, access, and workforce resilience, and it commits to enterprise risk management and ongoing innovation. Its distinct approach includes strong internal and external collaboration, commitment to local businesses, and a focus on community health outcomes rather than siloed services. The goal is to create healthier communities by delivering coordinated care, leveraging technology, and partnering with providers, schools, researchers, and community organizations to improve health across the region.
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