Pharmacist
Houston, Texas
Texas Childrens Hospital - 6701 Fannin St

Job Opportunity: Pharmacist (Travel)

Location: Houston, Texas
Employment Type: Clinical Allied Travel

Job Description

• Manage the medication process to promote pharmaceutical care.
• Identify, prevent, and resolve potential and actual drug-related problems.
• Perform duties as a registered pharmacist in a manner appropriate for patients aged 0 to adult.
• Ensure medication doses are appropriate based on diagnosis, weight/body surface area, allergies, and drug interactions.
• Accurately enter medication orders into the computer system.
• Verify that patients receive the correct medications, minimizing dispensing errors.
• Process medication orders and deliver doses within established guidelines.
• Follow aseptic technique and infection control in preparing sterile products.
• Enforce aseptic technique and infection control among technicians and pharmacists.
• Complete annual re-certification and achieve at least 90% on aseptic technique/infection control skills and written exam.

Schedule

• Night Shift: 7 shifts on / 7 shifts off
• Shift Hours: 7:30 PM to 7:30 AM

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or Ph.D. in Pharmacy required.
• Licensure: RPH certification from the state of Texas required. Must hold a valid, unrestricted license to conduct clinical activities.
• Experience:

  • Minimum 2+ years hospital staff pharmacist experience preferred, specifically in medication preparation.
  • 20 hours of training in compounding sterile products preferred (accredited by ACPE or ASHP).

Contract Length

• 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Emphasis on aseptic technique and infection control compliance.