Clinical Pharmacist, NICU
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Job Description
- Clinical Pharmacist, NICU
- (Sign-On Bonus, Relocation Assistance, Competitive Compensation Package and much more!)
- We are seeking a skilled NICU Clinical Pharmacist Specialist to join our team.
Position Responsibilities
- Provide direct clinical pharmacy services to neonates in the NICU.
- Develop and maintain communication systems to ensure effective information flow among staff.
- Act as a mentor and educator for pharmacy students, staff, and residents.
- Identify opportunities for cost containment and improvements in clinical pharmacy services.
- Plan and manage resources to ensure continuity of care across various settings.
- Participate in clinical research to evaluate drug and regimen outcomes.
- Develop and implement utilization reviews and medication use assessments.
- PharmD degree with completion of a PGY2 residency in Pediatrics or Critical Care with NICU experience.
- Licensed to practice pharmacy in Texas.
- Proven NICU clinical pharmacy experience.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct clinical pharmacy services to neonates in the NICU and act as a mentor for pharmacy staff and residents. Participate in clinical research, cost containment initiatives, and the development of medication use assessments.
Requirements
Requires a PharmD degree and completion of a PGY2 residency in Pediatrics or Critical Care with NICU experience. Must be licensed to practice pharmacy in Texas and possess proven clinical pharmacy experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 40% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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- Typical 3-bedroom home value
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- Typical market rent
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- Residents’ average commute
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- State income tax
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