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Houston Methodist

Senior Staff Pharmacist- PRN

Sugar Land, TX · On-site

$53.25 - $62.75/hr

PPC- Pharmacist Preceptor Cert - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV within 90 days and * IV Certification - Intravenous certification (Various) - Various Issuers ...

Houston Methodist

Sr Staff Pharmacist (Oncology)

Baytown, TX · On-site

$54.25 - $63.75/hr

PPC- Pharmacist Preceptor Cert - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and * IV Certification - Intravenous certification (Various) - Various Issuers and * BLS - Basic ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for pharmacist preceptor in the United States is $18.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pharmacist preceptor?

Pharmacist preceptors are licensed pharmacists who mentor and supervise pharmacy students or residents during their clinical rotations or experiential learning. They provide guidance, support, and feedback to help trainees develop professional skills and knowledge in real-world pharmacy practice. Preceptors also assess student performance, model ethical behavior, and ensure that learning objectives are met in a safe and effective environment.

What are common challenges pharmacist preceptors face when mentoring pharmacy students, and how can they effectively address them?

Pharmacist Preceptors often encounter challenges such as balancing their own workload with teaching responsibilities, adapting their mentoring style to various student learning needs, and providing constructive feedback in a busy pharmacy environment. Effective preceptors address these challenges by setting clear expectations, scheduling regular check-ins with students, and utilizing structured evaluation tools. Building strong communication and fostering a supportive atmosphere also help ensure students feel comfortable asking questions and learning from real-world experiences.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pharmacist preceptor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pharmacist Preceptor, you need a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, active pharmacist licensure, and substantial clinical pharmacy experience. Familiarity with pharmacy practice management systems, drug information resources, and often preceptor certification programs is important. Strong leadership, mentorship, and communication skills set outstanding preceptors apart by enabling effective teaching and student engagement. These skills are crucial for ensuring the development of competent future pharmacists and maintaining high standards of patient care.

What is the difference between Pharmacist Preceptor vs Pharmacist?

AspectPharmacist PreceptorPharmacist
CredentialsLicensed Pharmacist, often with additional teaching experienceLicensed Pharmacist
Work EnvironmentTeaching hospitals, pharmacy schools, clinical settingsCommunity, hospital, retail, or clinical settings
Employer & IndustryEducational institutions, hospitals, healthcare organizationsPharmacies, hospitals, healthcare facilities
Primary RoleMentoring and training pharmacy students or residentsDispensing medications, patient care, medication management

In summary, a Pharmacist Preceptor is a licensed pharmacist who specializes in mentoring pharmacy students and residents, often within educational or clinical settings. A Pharmacist, on the other hand, is a licensed professional working directly with patients and medications across various healthcare environments.

Do pharmacist preceptors get paid?

Pharmacist preceptors are often compensated for their mentoring and training responsibilities, especially when they supervise pharmacy students or residents. Payment structures vary by employer and program, with some offering stipends, hourly wages, or continuing education credits in recognition of their role. However, in some settings, preceptors may volunteer without pay, depending on the organization’s policies.

How to become a pharmacist preceptor?

To become a pharmacist preceptor, a licensed pharmacist typically needs to have completed a certain number of years of practice experience, often at least one year, and may be required to complete a preceptor training program or certification. Preceptors supervise and mentor pharmacy students or residents during their practical training, and institutions may have specific requirements or preferences for preceptor candidates.

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Infographic showing various Pharmacist Preceptor job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 2% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,897 per year, or $18.7 per hour.

Sr Staff Pharmacist, Night shift

Houston, TX • On-site

Houston Methodist West Hospital
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$51.50 - $60.50/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Key responsibilities

  • Review patient profiles proactively and participate in clinical functions such as discharge counseling, medication histories, and pharmacy consults.

  • Process orders, review therapy, and provide education to patients and the healthcare team as part of daily pharmacy services.

  • Serve as a role model and preceptor for staff pharmacists, pharmacy students, and residents, and collaborate to deliver personalized, cost-effective pharmaceutical care.

Houston Methodist rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

At Houston Methodist, the Senior Staff Pharmacist position is responsible for an expanded clinical role that may include responsibility for proactive review of patient profiles, participation in basic clinical functions such as discharge counseling, medication histories, completion of pharmacy consults, and participation in special projects. This position provides day-to-day comprehensive, patient-oriented pharmacy services in any or all areas of the department to include processing orders, therapy review, and education to patients and other members of the direct patient care team. Other duties for the Senior Staff Pharmacist position include serving as a role model and preceptor for staff pharmacists, pharmacy students, and residents in the integration of clinical and distributive services in the Department. This position also contributes to fulfilling the department's mission by collaborating to provide innovative, personalized, cost-effective pharmaceutical care in a culture dedicated to quality and safety.
FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
  • Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section

EXPERIENCE
  • • Must have one of the following: ◦ Successful completion of an ASHP-accredited post-graduate year one (PGY1) residency training program ◦ Three years of pharmacist experience applicable to the specific work setting (e.g., hospital, specialty pharmacy)
  • One year of experience precepting pharmacist students and/or pharmacy residents

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
  • PHRM - Pharmacist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV Texas Pharmacist license or eligible for Texas Pharmacist license within 90 days and
  • PPC- Pharmacist Preceptor Cert - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV within 90 days and
  • IV Certification - Intravenous certification (Various) - Various Issuers within 90 days and
  • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 90 days
Preferred
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA)

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
  • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
  • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
  • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
  • Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers; capable of assuming responsibility for coordinating the activities of a major pharmacy service area
  • Knowledge and skills in comprehensive pharmacy services and rational drug therapy including unit-dose drug distribution, intravenous admixture preparation, nutrition support services, and target drug monitoring
  • Ability to assist in the coordination and supervision of activities of a major pharmacy service area
  • Demonstrates the knowledge of advanced principles regarding rational drug therapy, including but not limited to, professional and technical competence in the selection, evaluation, utilization, and distribution of drugs and drug information and apply these to all patient groups, neonate to geriatric
  • Working knowledge of medical information systems and their design, development, and integration into clinical practice
  • Proficient in all areas of pharmacy technology
  • Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and work effectively with team and stakeholders to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness
  • Computer skills to include proficiency in MS Office and EMR software

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner. Role models to team members effective communication skills, assisting in their development of such skills.
  • Guides and mentors pharmacy technicians, students, and new pharmacists to help build confidence in skills, knowledge and abilities. Serves as a coordinator for the shift overseeing and leading activities of technicians and other support staff.
  • Develops educational materials and provides educational programs for the pharmacy staff and other hospital personnel.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Serves as a unit-based pharmacist and exercises good judgment in patient care decisions by providing operational and clinical support which may include, but is not limited to order verification, processing orders/requests and automatic stop orders, providing pharmacy consults, medication histories, patient counseling, proactive drug therapy reviews and monitoring, collaborating with other health care staff for problem resolution for the achievement of patient specific goals.
  • Monitors workload fluctuations and work output of pharmacy technician(s), adjusting assignments as appropriate to ensure accurate and timely delivery of medications to patient care areas.
  • Conducts proactive drug therapy reviews and monitoring, providing drug information, patient counseling, and management of pharmacist based dosing protocols, collaborating with other health care staff for problem resolution for the achievement of patient-specific goals.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Collaborates with other health care professionals to manage patient’s drug therapy for effectiveness, side effects, adverse drug reactions, toxicities, drug interactions, and incompatibilities following guidelines for formulary management and clinical intervention tools. Documents patient care activities and patient outcomes as impacted by pharmaceutical care and clinical interventions.
  • Participates in department quality management activities, i.e. medication use evaluations, adverse drug reactions and medication error reporting, clinical interventions, medication center reviews, and inventory management documentation and reporting.
  • Works with other departments and/or committees to improve medication safety and implement best practices in line with ISMP safety guidelines.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Manages inventory to minimize waste and expired drugs in the work area as well as uses one’s resources effectively and efficiently.
  • Identifies cost savings and/or revenue opportunities for the hospital and shares their ideas with the pharmacy staff and management team. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize tasks for self, pharmacy technicians, and other support staff.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Participates in inter- and intra-departmental activities including in-services, article publication/presentation, preceptorship, and additional training. Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Staff Pharmacist.
  • Participates in technology assessment, selection, development, planning and implementation of system changes. Identifies and helps to resolve operational and clinical service issues related to technology.
  • Identifies new trends in medication therapy and hospital pharmacy management and assists pharmacy management to incorporate them into the workflow.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
    WORK ATTIRE
    • Uniform: No
    • Scrubs: Yes
    • Business professional: Yes
    • Other (department approved): No

    ON-CALL*
    *Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
    • On Call* No

    TRAVEL**
    **Travel specifications may vary by department**
    • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
    • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
  • Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section

EXPERIENCE
  • • Must have one of the following: ◦ Successful completion of an ASHP-accredited post-graduate year one (PGY1) residency training program ◦ Three years of pharmacist experience applicable to the specific work setting (e.g., hospital, specialty pharmacy)
  • One year of experience precepting pharmacist students and/or pharmacy residents

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
  • PHRM - Pharmacist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV Texas Pharmacist license or eligible for Texas Pharmacist license within 90 days and
  • PPC- Pharmacist Preceptor Cert - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV within 90 days and
  • IV Certification - Intravenous certification (Various) - Various Issuers within 90 days and
  • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 90 days
Preferred
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA)

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist West Hospital is committed to leading medicine in West Houston, Katy and surrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of exceptional safety, quality, service and innovation. The growing campus offers access to the most innovative medical and surgical care available, including cardiology and cardiovascular surgery; neurology and neurosurgery; comprehensive cancer care; orthopedics and sports medicine; gastroenterology; bariatrics; childbirth center with level III NICU; emergency care; and advanced imaging.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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