Clinical Pharmacist

About Us

Driscoll Children's Hospital is a recognized leader in pediatric healthcare, proudly serving families across South Texas with compassion, innovation, and excellence. Our pharmacy department is an essential part of the patient care team, ensuring the safe and effective use of medications for our most vulnerable patients.

We are currently seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join our Central Pharmacy team. In this role, you'll support inpatient care by verifying medication orders, collaborating with healthcare teams, supervising pharmacy staff, and promoting optimal therapeutic outcomes for children throughout the hospital.

Join a team where your expertise makes a difference—and where every child matters. Learn more about our amazing organization at

Position Details

Title: Clinical Pharmacist, Central Pharmacy

Location: Corpus Christi, TX

Status: Full Time, 8 hour shift

Driscoll offers a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

Experienced pharmacists and new graduates are encouraged to apply! Upcoming or recent graduates may interview for our roles prior to completing and passing their exam. Licensure is required to begin orientation.

As a Clinical Pharmacist at Driscoll Children's Hospital, you'll play a key role in ensuring the safe, effective, and timely delivery of medications to pediatric patients. You'll oversee and verify doses, monitor for allergies or drug interactions, and ensure orders are appropriate based on diagnosis, age, and weight. In collaboration with providers and pharmacy staff, you'll support optimal therapeutic outcomes and recommend cost-effective alternatives when needed.

You'll supervise pharmacy technicians, maintain accurate records for controlled substances, and serve as a liaison to nursing and medical staff. This role also includes providing medication counseling to patients and families, participating in staff training, supporting student preceptorships, and contributing to quality and safety initiatives.

This position is ideal for pharmacists passionate about pediatric care, sterile compounding, and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited College of Pharmacy with a B.S. or PharmD degree.
• Experience: One to three years of hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.
• Current licensure either by reciprocity or examination by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer competitive salaries with sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. We also provide ongoing professional development opportunities to support your career growth.

For a detailed overview of our benefits, visit: Driscoll Children's Hospital Employee Benefits.

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