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NICU Clinical Pharmacist Specialist | $131K-$156K

CompanyPurple Cow Recruiting
LocationHouston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 3, 2026
About The Company
Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.
About the Role

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NICU Clinical Pharmacist Specialist | $131K-$156K
Children's Hospital | Days | Houston, TX

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
LinkedIn: View Elizabeth's LinkedIn

Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a NICU Clinical Pharmacist Specialist for an onsite opportunity in Houston, Texas. This position joins a Children's Hospital pharmacy team providing specialized clinical pharmacy services to critically ill neonates. The role combines direct NICU clinical practice with interdisciplinary collaboration, education, mentoring, medication-use improvement, and clinical program development.

POSITION OVERVIEW
• Children's Hospital NICU Clinical Pharmacy
• Onsite In Houston, Texas
• Salaried / Exempt Position
• Day Shift
• Five 8-Hour Shifts
• On-Call Rotation Approximately Every 8-9 Weeks
• Direct Clinical Pharmacy Services To Critically Ill Neonates
• Interdisciplinary Clinical Environment
• Pharmacy Student And Resident Education / Mentorship
• Day-One Benefits
• Relocation Assistance May Be Available On A Case-By-Case Basis

COMPENSATION
• $131,000-$156,000
• No Signing Bonus

ROLE
• Provide Direct Clinical Pharmacy Services To Critically Ill Neonates
• Support Continuity Of Care Between Patient Care Areas, Pharmacy And Other Settings
• Serve As A Clinical Resource To Pharmacy Staff, Physicians And Nurses
• Educate, Mentor And Support Pharmacy Students, Staff, Residents And Peers
• Participate In Orientation And Continuing Education Programs
• Assist With Clinical Research Evaluating Clinical And Economic Outcomes Of Drugs And Drug Regimens
• Develop, Coordinate And Evaluate Target Drug And Restricted Drug Programs
• Support Medication Use Performance Assessment And Improvement
• Conduct Drug Utilization Reviews
• Identify Opportunities For Cost Containment
• Develop And Implement Utilization Reviews For Expensive, Potentially Harmful Or Improperly Used Medications
• Support Clinical Pharmacy Educational Programs For Physicians And Nursing Staff
• Oversee Clinical Student And Residency Programs
• Continually Identify Opportunities To Improve Clinical Pharmacy Services
• Promote Safe, High-Quality And Patient-Centered Care

BENEFITS
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Benefits Including 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Day-One Benefits
• Additional Benefits Available

Requirements

Requirements
• PharmD REQUIRED
• Completion Of PGY2 Residency In Pediatrics OR PGY2 Residency In Critical Care With Current NICU Experience REQUIRED
• Dedicated NICU Clinical Pharmacy Experience Or Significant NICU-Focused Experience During PGY2 Residency REQUIRED
• Experience Providing Direct Clinical Pharmacy Services To Critically Ill Neonates REQUIRED
• Texas Pharmacy License REQUIRED

Not ready to formally apply? That's completely fine. Many pharmacy professionals prefer a confidential conversation first.
Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Key Skills
Neonatal Intensive CareClinical PharmacyMedication-use ImprovementInterdisciplinary CollaborationClinical ResearchDrug Utilization ReviewMentorshipPatient-centered CareClinical Program DevelopmentPharmacotherapyPediatric Pharmacy
Categories
HealthcareScience & ResearchEducation
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceRetirement Benefits401(k)Paid Time OffRelocation Assistance
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The NICU Clinical Pharmacist Specialist provides direct clinical pharmacy services to critically ill neonates and supports interdisciplinary collaboration within the hospital. The role also involves mentoring pharmacy students and residents, conducting drug utilization reviews, and developing clinical programs to improve patient outcomes.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$131,000 - $156,000
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
13
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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