Harris Health System·Houston, Texas
The Clinical Pharmacist ensures safe and optimal medication management through order evaluation, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutic interchanges. They also participate in multidisciplinary rounds and provide mentoring to pharmacy interns, technicians, and residents.
Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage $10k student loan repayment Shift differentials (Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays) 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)
Harris Health System is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for the night shift at Ben Taub Hospital. In this role, you will ensure safe, effective, and optimal medication management across all dimensions of patient care. You will interpret and evaluate medication orders, support clinical decision-making, and perform key pharmacy functions such as order entry, pharmacokinetics, IV-to-PO conversions, and therapeutic interchange. You will also participate in multidisciplinary rounds, provide direct patient care, and contribute to staff education and training. This role includes mentoring pharmacy interns, technicians, and residents. About Harris Health System Harris Health System 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, focusing on low-income, uninsured, and underinsured populations through acute care, primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services. Its flagship hospitals — Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) — anchor a network of 39 clinics, health centers, and specialty locations, including telemedicine services. Harris Health is nationally recognized for Magnet® nursing excellence, NCQA patient-centered care, and strong academic partnerships with institutions such as Baylor College of Medicine, UTHealth, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the University of Houston.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited school Licensure/Certification: Texas Pharmacist License (or must obtain within 90 days) Texas Pharmacist Preceptor Certification (within 180 days) ACPE IV Sterile Certification Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (required for inpatient roles within 6 months) Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Certification preferred Experience: Minimum 2 years of progressive, relevant experience in: Outpatient/Retail setting (ACS roles), OR Inpatient hospital setting (IP roles) PGY1 residency highly preferred Communication Skills: Strong written communication (reports) Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Word and computer applications Knowledge/Skills: Analytical and research skills Medical terminology Statistical and mathematical knowledge Clinical problem-solving and design skills Work Schedule: Night shift Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, overtime, travel, and on-call Join Harris Health System and be part of a world-class pharmacy team dedicated to delivering safe, innovative, and patient-centered medication management.
Market context
In Texas, pharmacy openings often favor candidates who already hold a valid Texas State Board of Pharmacy license and have community pharmacy experience. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for a strong clinical foundation, current CPR certification, and the ability to work efficiently in fast-paced patient-facing settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to your community pharmacy background.
