Optimal Balance Pharmacy Jobs in Usa

Hourly Pay: $16 - $23 an Hour based on tenure and experience.

Benefits Include:

• Health insurance, Dental and Vision (50% contribution by Optimal Balance Pharmacy)
• 18 PTO a year
• 6 Paid holidays a year
• Zero Cost Medication Program
• Year end bonus (tenure and contribution based)

Certified Pharmacy Technician I — Job Overview

Optimal Balance Pharmacy (OBP) is one of the fastest-growing sterile compounding pharmacies in the nation, and we’re looking for a meticulous, efficient, and detail-driven Certified Pharmacy Technician I to join our team.

You’ll play a pivotal role in accurately entering and verifying prescription information in our pharmacy management systems, Pioneer and LifeFile, helping ensure patients receive life-changing medications safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer satisfaction by quickly and accurately inputting prescription orders.
• Navigate through multiple software applications to review patient profiles and enter prescription details.
• Maintain and update patient records with the highest level of accuracy.
• Ensure all patient and medication information is correct and up-to-date.
• Route prescription clarifications to the appropriate department.
• Adhere strictly to HIPAA standards and confidentiality regulations.
• Meet or exceed productivity benchmarks for data entry speed and accuracy.
• Support the team with additional tasks as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven ability to perform all duties satisfactorily.
• Solid understanding of compounding prescription orders.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong basic math skills, including fractions, percentages, and ratios.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; positive team player.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a pharmacy data entry role.
• Active Texas Board of Pharmacy Technician License (in good standing, not probationary).

Benefits & OBP Culture

What Makes OBP Different (and Why People Love Working Here)

Celebrations That Matter

• Every team member receives a birthday celebration, complete with cake, music, and the entire OBP family cheering you on.
• Work anniversaries and big wins are recognized and celebrated.

A True Family Culture

• OBP is built on love, loyalty, respect, and teamwork — not corporate red tape.
• Leadership is hands-on and genuinely invested in your personal and professional growth.
• You’re treated like a person, not a badge number — we care about you and your life outside of work.

Growth & Advancement

• We actively promote from within.
• Opportunities to cross-train in pharmacy operations, shipping, customer experience, telehealth, and leadership.
• Learn highly valuable skills in a fast-growing healthcare organization.

Fast-Growing, Stable Company

• OBP has grown into a national-scale sterile compounding pharmacy with unmatched service and quality.
• Expansion into a new 15,000 sq ft facility means more opportunities for advancement.

Food, Events & Team Bonding

• Frequent catered lunches, team gatherings, and celebrations.
• Busy days? High-volume wins? The OBP family eats together.

Recognition & Appreciation

• Hard work and consistency are acknowledged, celebrated, and rewarded.
• You’ll always know that your contribution matters.

Positive, Safe Work Environment

• Drama-free, respectful culture where teamwork is the standard.
• Leaders and coworkers who support you — not tear you down.

Standard Employee Benefits

• Zero-Cost Medications: Receive your compounded medications at no cost.
• Health Coverage 50% covered by OBP: Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• Paid Time Off: 18 PTO for personal needs and volunteer activities.
• Holidays: Six fixed holidays paid per year.
• Year end Bonus: Rewards and acknowledgment beyond your paycheck.

Company Description

If you are passionate about pharmaceutical compounding, committed to delivering exceptional patient care, and eager to grow within a thriving, fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for the Certified Pharmacy Technician I position at Optimal Balance Pharmacy.

Join a team where culture, excellence, and people come first — and where your work truly makes a difference.

The Pharmacy Technician Liaison will work with Operation Partners to implement efficient workflows for processing prescription refill requests received via EHR web messaging for internal and external pharmacies. This role ensures timely handling of requests, appropriate message triage, and optimization of pharmacy services. The liaison provides patient education on refills and tracks common request trends to support data collection and process improvement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Initiates and leads the management of patients' medication therapy and ensures that the patient/pharmacy engagement is appropriate and consistent with their preferences.
• Explains services and support that the pharmacy offers without impeding patient's choice of pharmacy, and achieving patient participation
• Provides direct support to patients to ensure they are supported throughout their therapy regimen and achieve their intended outcome.
• Answers, resolves and triages inbound calls, inquiries and conducts outbound calls
• Coordinates medication refills
• Designs, improves and ensures efficient pharmacy workflows to better deliver the in-house pharmacy experience to patients, caregivers, and providers
• Educates Mountain Park's leadership and clinic staff on the pharmacy's role to gain their support and establish collaboration
• Clarifies prescription orders with pharmacist and/or clinician.
  Follows through with claim adjudication and troubleshoots reject codes
• Documents work appropriately across all systems.
• Applies observations and recommendations regarding operational issues, increased productivity, quality, and customer-service standards.
• Processes prescriptions and enters patient information into Mountain Park Health Center's
  computer software systems.
• Travels to multiple locations during shift.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Certified as a Pharmacy Technician in Arizona.
• Must be bilingual and able to interpret for Spanish-speaking patients.
• Two years of Pharmacy Technician experience in Pharmacy.

This is an in-person role (NOT work at home)

The Pool Traveling Pharmacy Technician 2 will be assigned a schedule to cover 3 locations in the Daytona area (Port Orange, Orange City and Ormond Beach). The Pharmacy Technician retrieves, counts, and measures drugs. Assists Pharmacist in price-checking and restocking of drugs. Accesses, inputs, and retrieves prescription information from computer. Performs Pharmacy calculations, such as days supply for insulins, etc. Refers physicians' calls and any medical questions to pharmacist. May operate a cash register. Decisions are typically focus on interpretation of area/department policy and methods for completing assignments. Works within defined parameters to identify work expectations and quality standards, but has some latitude over prioritization/timing, and works under minimal direction. Follows standard policies/practices that allow for some opportunity for interpretation/deviation and/or independent discretion.

Required Qualifications

• Will travel based on assignment to the Daytona Area Pharmacies
• Must have an active license with the Board of Pharmacy in the appropriate state
• This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana/Senior Bridge's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences
• Ability to be on your feet and work different stations within a pharmacy (Data Entry, Production, Cash Register, Phone calls (inbound and outbound) and other assignments as directed by the pharmacist)

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• National certification preferred (ex: PTCB, NHA)

Additional Information

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Pay Range

Description of Benefits

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Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

The Pharmacy Technician 2 retrieves, counts, and measures drugs. Assists Pharmacist in price-checking and restocking of drugs. Accesses, inputs, and retrieves prescription information from computer. Refers physicians' calls and any medical questions to pharmacist. May operate a cash register. Decisions are typically focus on interpretation of area/department policy and methods for completing assignments. Works within defined parameters to identify work expectations and quality standards, but has some latitude over prioritization/timing, and works under minimal direction. Follows standard policies/practices that allow for some opportunity for interpretation/deviation and/or independent discretion.

Required Qualifications

• at least 3 years of technical experience
• Must have an active license with the Board of Pharmacy in Missouri and Kansas or willing to obtain.
• This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana/Senior Bridge's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

*Promised one day a week at midtown and as needed from there*

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• CPhT or equivalent

Additional Information

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Pay Range

Description of Benefits

​
Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Company Information:

At iPharma Pharmacy, we offer competitive pay rates, comprehensive benefits packages, and opportunities for professional growth within our organization. Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals committed to providing exceptional patient care.

Please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration.

Job description

This position requires the performance of all technical duties of a pharmacy technician. The employee will work under the direct legal supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacist manager. The position requires the ability to make critical decisions, facilitate stakeholder conflict resolution, work independently with minimal supervision, and solve problems. Three distinct areas of core responsibilities are defined:

• Processing, adjudicating, and filling retail prescriptions.
• Compounding non-sterile formulations per USP 795 guidelines (required)
• Compound sterile formulations per USP 797and 800 guidelines (required)
• Purchasing and inventory management
• Procures and distributes medication orders per physician request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Coordinates the effective operation of the technician workflow within the department.
• Participates in the quality assurance, performance improvement, and administrative activities of the department.
• Works in conjunction with the pharmacy supervisor to enforce all accountability standards outlined in current policies and procedures.
• Implements pharmacy objectives as determined by the pharmacy supervisory team.
• Knowledgeable of department metrics and productivity levels
• Oversees and maintains compliance with technical departmental competencies.
• Competent in the general responsibilities of a pharmacy purchaser, auditing, and billing coordinator

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Current pharmacy technician certification (CPhT) and registered to practice in TX
• Experience with non-sterile compounding (Required)
• Experience with sterile compounding (Required)
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with critical care and acute care settings
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to accurately perform mathematical calculations.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact with patients, healthcare professionals, and pharmacy staff.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and efficiency.
• Proficiency in using pharmacy software systems for medication dispensing and inventory management.
• Ability to lift 25-50 lbs
• Fluent in Spanish (preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Houston, TX 77007: Reliably commute to work (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (8:30am - 6:00pm) with some weekend flexibility when needed.
• Work Location: In person

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
• Two years of college preferred

• Zero experience; one year of Pharmacy Technician experience applicable to the specific work setting (e.g., hospital, specialty pharmacy) highly preferred

• Texas Pharmacy Technician Registration or Texas Registered Pharmacist Intern required and
• IV Certification - Intravenous certification (Various) - Various Issuers

• 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
• Proficient in performing accurate calculations required for usual dosage determinations
• Possesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, hospital/pharmacy related software, drug preparation pumps/devices, packaging and labeling machines, automated drug dispensing equipment, prescription balances, and portable data processing units
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers

• 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 other health care professionals as needed for problem resolution and/or achievement of identified patient specific goals.

• Assists with optimizing the safety and efficiency of pharmacy operations and to support the workflow needs of the pharmacy department.
• Contributes in department efforts to resolve drug related problems and maximizing patient care.

• Performs efficient and safe medication distribution functions such as, but not limited to: telephone triage, repackaging of medications, labeling medications, charge/credit of medications, compounding medications, and inventory of medications.
• Provides support to the workflow and reports any problems to the appropriate parties. Accurately documents and completes paperwork for the assigned role/function.
• Reports “near misses” and inputs errors promptly to improve processes and identify trends. Contributes to identification of corrective actions and improvement activities, and to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.

• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Recommends solutions in achieving departmental objectives.
• Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.

• Participates in department projects activities and seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Pharmacy Technician.

• Uniform: No
• Scrubs: Yes
• Business professional: No
• Other (department approved): No

• On Call* No

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
  
• Two years of college preferred

• Zero experience; one year of Pharmacy Technician experience applicable to the specific work setting (e.g., hospital, specialty pharmacy) highly preferred

• Texas Pharmacy Technician Registration or Texas Registered Pharmacist Intern required and
  
• IV Certification - Intravenous certification (Various) - Various Issuers

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital brings the expertise and latest technology of Houston Methodist to Baytown and surrounding counties. The skilled and compassionate physicians, nurses and staff provide unsurpassed medical care in a close-to-home, state-of-the-art facility. Houston Methodist Baytown is committed to meeting the needs of its growing community through the ongoing facilities master plan expansion project, which includes a new, expanded emergency department, a five-story patient tower, outpatient center, renovated Cancer Center, neonatal intensive care unit and the addition of technologically advanced operating rooms.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
• Two years of college preferred

• Zero experience; one year of Pharmacy Technician experience applicable to the specific work setting (e.g., hospital, specialty pharmacy) highly preferred

• Texas Pharmacy Technician Registration or Texas Registered Pharmacist Intern required and
• IV Certification - Intravenous certification (Various) - Various Issuers

• 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
• Proficient in performing accurate calculations required for usual dosage determinations
• Possesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, hospital/pharmacy related software, drug preparation pumps/devices, packaging and labeling machines, automated drug dispensing equipment, prescription balances, and portable data processing units
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers

• 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 other health care professionals as needed for problem resolution and/or achievement of identified patient specific goals.

• Assists with optimizing the safety and efficiency of pharmacy operations and to support the workflow needs of the pharmacy department.
• Contributes in department efforts to resolve drug related problems and maximizing patient care.

• Performs efficient and safe medication distribution functions such as, but not limited to: telephone triage, repackaging of medications, labeling medications, charge/credit of medications, compounding medications, and inventory of medications.
• Provides support to the workflow and reports any problems to the appropriate parties. Accurately documents and completes paperwork for the assigned role/function.
• Reports “near misses” and inputs errors promptly to improve processes and identify trends. Contributes to identification of corrective actions and improvement activities, and to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.

• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Recommends solutions in achieving departmental objectives.
• Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.

• Participates in department projects activities and seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Pharmacy Technician.

• Uniform: No
• Scrubs: Yes
• Business professional: No
• Other (department approved): No

• On Call* No

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
  
• Two years of college preferred

• Zero experience; one year of Pharmacy Technician experience applicable to the specific work setting (e.g., hospital, specialty pharmacy) highly preferred

• Texas Pharmacy Technician Registration or Texas Registered Pharmacist Intern required and
  
• IV Certification - Intravenous certification (Various) - Various Issuers

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital brings the expertise and latest technology of Houston Methodist to Baytown and surrounding counties. The skilled and compassionate physicians, nurses and staff provide unsurpassed medical care in a close-to-home, state-of-the-art facility. Houston Methodist Baytown is committed to meeting the needs of its growing community through the ongoing facilities master plan expansion project, which includes a new, expanded emergency department, a five-story patient tower, outpatient center, renovated Cancer Center, neonatal intensive care unit and the addition of technologically advanced operating rooms.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Educational Requirement:

• Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (BS or PharmD degree required)

Certification/Licensure Requirement:

• Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the Board of Pharmacy in the state in which they will be working (Minnesota, Wisconsin).  If currently registered as a Pharmacist in another state, must be registered with the Board of Pharmacy in the state in which they will be working (Minnesota, Wisconsin) as a Pharmacist-Intern and actively pursuing licensure as a Registered Pharmacist, obtaining licensure within 90 days of hire.  New hires must obtain licensure within 90 days of hire. Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state Board of Pharmacy
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified within one week of hire
• Immunization Delivery Certification required at time of hire

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!
 

We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
 

• Serves as a subject matter expert in pharmacotherapy or the desired specialty.
  
• Provides consultative services and clinical expertise to evaluate and improve medication usage and therapeutic outcomes.
  
• Promotes professional practice and accountability for optimal outcomes and continued improvement within the pharmacy scope of practice.
  
• Advises physicians, healthcare staff, and patients in the safe administration of medication.
  
• Supports and participates in pharmacy quality initiatives, drug research, teaching of residents, and medication use evaluation, and the implementation of evidence based best practices.
  
• Follows established, participates in the development of, and ensures compliance with policies and procedures for medication safety, regulatory requirements, quality standards, and compliance activities.
  
• Processes orders and prescriptions to provide medications and pharmaceutical supplies ordered by physicians and authorized medical practitioners.

• Required - Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy
• Preferred - Doctorate Pharmacy

• Required - No prior work experience

• Required - Pharmacist Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Pharmacy
• Preferred - Pharmacist Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Pharmacy

• Demonstrates advanced pharmacy knowledge related to area of practice.
  
• Understands and interprets complex written materials and technical reports.
  
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
  
• Ability to work with information systems, automated and technical pharmacy equipment.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to consistently exercise sound judgment and initiative in a wide range of circumstances.
  
• An effective planner with strong skills in scheduling and organizing work flows.

• Guides the daily activities of pharmacy techniciansand/or residents in the assigned work area.

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
  
• Must have good balance and coordination.
  
• The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
  
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
  
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
  
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
  
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations including on-call availability.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.

Pharmacy Technician- Acute Care Level I (On The Job Training)

Educational Requirements:

If working in a MN location, must meet one of these three education/experience categories as defined by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy:

• Previous experience as a pharmacy technician with maintenance of continuous registration as a pharmacy technician with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy dating back prior to January 1st, 2013
• Completion of a board-approved technician training program
• Completion of the Essentia Health employer-based technician training program within one year of date of hire
• Continuous registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern

If working in a ND location, must meet one of these two education requirements, as defined by the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy:

• Successful completion of an American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists accredited academic program
• Completion of, or be enrolled in, an American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists accredited on-the-job training program. Program must be completed and must have obtained certification by a national certification body approved by the Board of Pharmacy within 24 months of hire. The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board is an approved certification body

Certification/Licensure Required:

• Earns, through employer-based training program, and maintains Certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) within 2 years of hire; OR be currently enrolled as a Pharmacy student in an accredited Pharm.D. program; OR for North Dakota locations only, progressing toward acceptance into a Doctor of Pharmacy program.

Pharmacy Technician- Acute Care Level II

Educational Requirement:

If working in a MN location, must meet one of these three education/experience categories as defined by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy:

• Previous experience as a pharmacy technician with maintenance of continuous registration as a pharmacy technician with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy dating back prior to January 1st, 2013.
• Completion of a board-approved technician training program
• Completion of the Essentia Health employer-based technician training program within first 90 days of employment

OR Continuous registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1040 hours of pharmacy technician experience
• Completion of Pharmacy Department's Orientation AND one of the following Essentia Pharmacy Department training programs within 6 months of hire:
  • Core Sterile Compounding Training Program

Core Prescription Billing and Synchronization Training Program

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Before hire, state registration in the state in which they will be working is required. The applicant must to be at least 18 years of age and have graduated from high​ school or attained high school graduation equivalent (e.g. GED) for registration
• All float, casual positions and regular staff from sites in the Superior, Wisconsin location require registration in both Minnesota and Wisconsin
• All Wisconsin locations: may provide a "pending" application for registration
• Earns, through employer-based training program, and maintains Certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) within 1 year of hire; OR be currently enrolled as a Pharmacy student in an accredited Pharm.D. program; OR for North Dakota locations only, progressing toward acceptance into a Doctor of Pharmacy program
• NOTE: Any Pharmacy Technician that has a dual position as an Intern or Pre-Intern does not need to have the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) nor the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification.
• Must maintain registration(s) (immediately) and certification(s) (post two years of employment) for the duration of employment
• Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state's Board of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Technician- Acute Care Level III

Educational Requirement:

If working in a MN location, must meet one of these three education/experience categories as defined by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy:

• Previous experience as a pharmacy technician with maintenance of continuous registration as a pharmacy technician with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy dating back prior to January 1st, 2013.
• Completion of a board-approved technician training program
• Completion of the Essentia Health employer-based technician training program within first 90 days of employment
• OR Continuous registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern

Required Qualifications:                                                         

If External Hire:                                                                                   

• Minimum of 2080 hours of pharmacy technician experience 
• Experience with Tier III qualifying work                     
• Completion of required certification or Pharmacy Department’s Training Program for Tier III requirements within 6 months of date of hire.                                                  
  • For Tier III specialty areas: Completion of Pharmacy Department’s Core Sterile Compounding Training Program, immunizer, product certification authorization (tech-check-tech), medication histories, or regulatory support within 6 months of date of hire.

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Possess current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) unless currently enrolled as a Pharmacy student in an accredited Pharm.D. program or for ND locations only, progressing toward acceptance into a Doctor of Pharmacy program.                                                                                                                                   
• NOTE: Any Pharmacy Technician that has a dual position as an Intern or Pre-Intern does not need to have the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) nor the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification.
• Must maintain registration(s) and certification(s) for the duration of employment.
  • Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state's Board of Pharmacy.

Who We Are

Point32Health is a leading not-for-profit health and well-being organization dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable healthcare. Serving nearly 2 million members, Point32Health builds on the legacy of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan to provide access to care and empower healthier lives for everyone. Our culture revolves around being a community of care and having shared values that guide our behaviors and decisions. We've had a long-standing commitment to inclusion and equal healthcare access and outcomes, regardless of background; it's at the core of who we are. We value the rich mix of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all of our colleagues, which helps us to provide service with empathy and better understand and meet the needs of the communities where we serve, live, and work.

We enjoy the important work we do every day in service to our members, partners, colleagues and communities. Learn more about who we are at Point32Health.

Job Summary

Job Description

Key Responsibilities/Duties - what you will be doing (top five):

• Lead the maintenance of enterprise formularies and pharmacy programs, for all lines of business and geographies. Lead the annual review of all formularies and clinical pharmacy strategies, including a competitive analysis, cost-benefit review of programs, and trend review by therapeutic class. Work with Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) to monitor pharmacy spend and performance to identify opportunities for improved management. Ensure formulary management activities meet state and federal requirements.
• Identify initiatives for medical cost reduction, administrative cost reduction and/or market competitiveness. Lead the business evaluation and implementation through collaboration and communication with other departments and stakeholders and Pharmacy TCOC (Total Cost of Care) team.
• Represent clinical pharmacy interests at inter-departmental meetings and on project teams. Identify implications for Pharmacy Services department and facilitates/coordinates follow-up with others in the department. Disseminate information and provides periodic updates as needed.
• Hire, train, supervise and evaluate the activities of the Clinical Pharmacy Team staff. Provide coaching, feedback, and direction to staff to insure the successful achievement of their goals and that of Point32Health. Prioritize projects and initiatives and support staff in the resolution of escalated issues. Serve as a role model for staff and foster a collaborative and team-based approach both within the Department and interdepartmentally. Effectively manage change and constant prioritization based on strategic and operating goals
• Direct the research and analysis of identified problems and issues, the validation of findings and the development and communication of plans for problem resolution. Support staff in the identification and verification of problems and provide guidance in the development and implementation of appropriate solutions. Identify for the Director those issues of broader complexity and/or sensitivity which may require action by the Director and recommend solutions for those issues having broader complexity or ramifications.
• Participate in and/or lead departmental and interdepartmental meetings, including but not limited to Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, Drug Coverage Committee, Specialty Pharmacy committees, and Pharmacy Compliance.
• Oversees team compliance with all federal and state laws and accrediting bodies and keep abreast of marketplace developments and regulatory and licensing requirements as it relates to Clinical Pharmacy and formulary management.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications - what you need to perform the job

Certification and Licensure

• Licensed health care professional (e.g., PharmD, RPh or RN) with current unrestricted license in state of residence.

Education

• Required (minimum): BS in Nursing, Doctorate degree in Pharmacy (PharmD), or Registered Pharmacist (RPh)
• Preferred: Master's degree in business and/or health policy

Experience

• Required (minimum): 8-10 years' to include 6 years' related experience in pharmacy, and 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Preferred: 1 - 2 years' managed care or PBM work experience. Experience supervising in an office or clinical environment is desirable. Experience with multiple lines of business such as commercial, Medicare and Medicaid are desirable. Expertise in business process changes and leading people is also desirable.

Skill Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Work cooperatively as a team member across multiple levels within the organization
• Results orientation - strives to meet business goals
• Critical and Analytic thinking - must understand cause and effect, internal and external impact of business changes and Point32Health information systems
• Comprehensive knowledge of health policy, sufficient to make decisions regarding Plan benefit structures and coverage issues.
• Influencing others - particularly those outside of direct reporting relationships
• Ability to define training needs, develop training materials and administer training to small groups.
• Strong communications skills (formal and informal, written and verbal)
• Coaching and Mentoring - primarily of direct reports, but also of others
• Must have commitment to excellence in customer service
• Considers creative alternatives to traditional/conventional practices and takes risk when appropriate to the situation.
• Ability to handle multiple demands--must be able to balance multiple priorities

Complexity

• Expert knowledge of the principles and practices of pharmaceutical science. Working knowledge of managed care and policy development.
• Requires analytical ability, highly developed oral/written communication skills. Must be self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision. Must be capable of organizing, facilitating, and managing several projects simultaneously.
• Requires a high degree of initiative and excellent judgment to make decisions regarding clinical pharmacy issues in an extremely complex and often politically charged environment.
• Must be flexible and able to constantly review and reset priorities; often daily. Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to appropriately identify emergency situations and follow through with the appropriate protocol.

Personal Contacts

• Must be able to work independently as well as cooperatively as a team member. Excellent interpersonal skills, cross-departmental skills required; a high level of diplomacy is necessary to anticipate, analyze and effectively resolve difficult situations and politically sensitive concerns. Frequent communications with Point32Health staff.
• Capable of communicating with physicians, pharmacists, and other health care specialists as well as a broad range of non-health care professionals. Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships and to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with health care professional, other departments, network providers, state and federal regulatory and enforcement agencies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and professional colleagues.

Working Conditions and Additional Requirements (include special requirements, e.g., lifting, travel):

• Ability and willingness to work irregular hours and to travel in state and out-of-state for job-related purposes, as necessary.
• Must be able to work under normal office conditions and work from home as required. Occasional evening, weekend, early morning, or extended day work may be required.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and have access to and ability to drive an automobile during regular working hours and irregular hours as required.
• Work may require simultaneous use of a telephone/headset and PC/keyboard and sitting for extended durations.
• May be required to work additional hours beyond standard work schedule.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Salary Range

Compensation & Total Rewards Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position represents a range of salaries for this role and similar roles across the organization. The actual salary for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope and complexity of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; as well as internal equity. As part of our comprehensive total rewards program, colleagues are also eligible for variable pay. Eligibility for any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits remains in the Company's sole discretion and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Point32Health offers their Colleagues a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which currently includes:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Retirement plans

• Paid time off

• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options

• Tuition program

• Well-being benefits

• Full suite of benefits to support career development, individual & family health, and financial health

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• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section

• • Must have one of the following: ◦ Successful completion of ASHP-accredited post graduate year 1 (PGY-1) and year 2 (PGY-2) residency training programs or equivalent professional experience (i.e., three additional years of pharmacy experience per residency year; completion of a pharmacy fellowship program with a focus in an applicable field may be considered equivalent to a PGY2 residency) ◦ Six years of clinical practice experience ◦ Three years of experience as a HM Clinical Specialist
• Meets HM standards of an ASHP-Qualified Residency Preceptor

• PHRM - Pharmacist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV Texas Pharmacist license or eligible for Texas Pharmacist license and
• PPC- Pharmacist Preceptor Cert - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association

• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) or
• IV Certification - Intravenous certification (Various) or
• Board of Pharmacy Specialty certification

• 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
• Demonstrates professional and technical competence in the selection, evaluation, utilization, and distribution of drugs and drug information and applies these to all patient groups, neonate to geriatric
• Operates at a proficient level with regards to one’s application of the principles of rational drug therapy including but not limited to: application of current evidence-based guidelines, novel and innovative clinical practices
• Knowledge of operational pharmacy practice and demonstrated record of experience providing fundamental clinical pharmacy services and demonstrated experience with direct patient care activities and interactions with nursing and medical staff members
• Research competence in an area related to the practice of pharmacy
• Competence in research in an area related to the practice of pharmacy and maintains active credentialing with HM Academic Institute as applicable to primary work assignment (refer to manager for details)

• 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 other health care professionals as needed for problem resolution and/or achievement of identified patient specific goals.
• Serves as a mentor for Clinical Specialists and pharmacy residents on research projects. Precepts ASHP-accredited residency program residents, and students from affiliated colleges of pharmacy.
• Develops educational materials and provides educational programs for the pharmacy staff and other hospital personnel.

• Processes all orders/requests accurately and efficiently, verifying appropriateness of all drugs in reference to the patient’s diagnosis, allergies, height and weight. Exercises good judgment in patient care decisions per performance standard and documents patient care activities and patient outcomes as impacted by pharmaceutical care and clinical interventions.
• Provides patient-specific and non-patient specific drug information support regularly.
• Serves as a pharmacy lead on policy and procedure reviews and responds timely to audit reports within areas of responsibility.
• Serves as a member on one or more Medical Staff committees and actively contributes to accomplishing the goals of the committee or subcommittee.

• Participates in developing medication therapy/disease state management protocols and/or dosing guidelines within specialty area.
• Provides pharmaceutical care in designated practice area(s) to patients from an advanced to expert level. Activities include, but are not limited to, proactive drug therapy reviews and monitoring, patient counseling, transitions of care including medication acquisition process support, and management of pharmacist based dosing protocols.
• Leads internal HM quality management and research program(s). Develops, implements, evaluates, and drafts reports of quality assurance program outcomes and conducts pharmacy research in concert with the departmental goals and objectives.
• Serves as an on-call resource in assigned roles as determined by manager (e.g. ID Stewardship, Investigational drugs, or general clinical).

• Contributes to the evaluation of medications for the HM Formulary, and provision of pharmacoeconomically sound medication in area(s) of responsibility and avoiding medication-related complications. Participates in HM committees and initiatives involving medication use for the optimization of pharmacoeconomic benefits.
• Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize tasks for self and for specialty area of focus.

• Contributes regularly to intra-departmental, interdepartmental publications. Supports the Department’s ACPE delivery mission by providing ACPE programs and when needed, mentoring residents’ preparation of ACPE programs.
• Participates in research projects to advance the pharmacy department’s goals and the pharmacy profession. Submits research and scholarly work for publication, platform presentations, and/or poster presentations. Gives presentations at local, state and national meetings, including in-services presentations to pharmacy, medical, nursing, and nutrition staff in area(s) of responsibility. Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Sr. Pharmacy Clinical Specialist.

• Uniform: No
• Scrubs: Yes
• Business professional: Yes
• Other (department approved): No

• On Call* Yes

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section

• • Must have one of the following:
  ◦ Successful completion of ASHP-accredited post graduate year 1 (PGY-1) and year 2 (PGY-2) residency training programs or equivalent professional experience (i.e., three additional years of pharmacy experience per residency year; completion of a pharmacy fellowship program with a focus in an applicable field may be considered equivalent to a PGY2 residency)
  ◦ Six years of clinical practice experience
  ◦ Three years of experience as a HM Clinical Specialist
  
• Meets HM standards of an ASHP-Qualified Residency Preceptor

• PHRM - Pharmacist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV Texas Pharmacist license or eligible for Texas Pharmacist license and
  
• PPC- Pharmacist Preceptor Cert - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and
  
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
  
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association

• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) or
  
• IV Certification - Intravenous certification (Various) or
  
• Board of Pharmacy Specialty certification

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Summary

Job Description

• Experience Required: 1 to 3 years with a minimum of 1 year Pharmacy experience, including a minimum of 3 months of licensed work as a Pharmacist
• Experience Desired: Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Education Required: Bachelors Degree
• Certification or Licensing Required: Pharmacy; Immunization Certification and License; Valid CPR Certification; NPI
• Lifting Requirement: Up to 25 pounds

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee and contribute to the safe and efficient dispensing of all patient orders by following all quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Model excellent patient care by respecting, engaging and enthusiastically meeting or exceeding all patient needs including counseling and problem solving.
• Perform all the duties of a Pharmacist, including but not limited to, interpret, fill and refill prescriptions for medications/durable medical equipment, reviewing all clinical aspects of the prescription; maintaining up to date patient profiles; verifying patient receives accurate medications/durable medical equipment.
• Demonstrate adherence to all company, state and federal policies, laws and regulations through example and coaching.
• Provide an optimal team and patient experience by proper scheduling, delegation of work assignments, and efficient use of supplies and equipment.
• Manage inventories by tracking daily reports, overseeing physical inventory counts, and overseeing proper of medications and supplies in order to meet patient requirements and maximize profits.
• Work with the Supermarket team including Pharmacy District Leader, Corporate Pharmacy team, Store Leader and Regional Business Leader to ensure that maximum efficiency and profitability are achieved.
• Supervise, coordinate and oversee selection, training, development, performance, recognition and empowerment of staff to ensure continuous engagement of team members and improvement of
  department services.
• Maintain a neat and sterile work environment to comply with all company, local, state and federal government requirements.
• Review and analyze all appropriate service and business metrics and contribute to action plans to improve outcomes.
• Complete all required audits and paperwork
• Provide direct supervision, including coaching and feedback to all team members, as appropriate, following proper guidelines.
• Create and maintain a positive work environment for all team members.
• Administer immunizations and actively participate in clinical services to optimize patient and company outcomes.
• Assist in mentoring/training new team members in the Pharmacy Lead and execute all company initiatives and programs.
• Remain informed and up to date on new drugs, therapies, and developments in the pharmacy industry.
• Maintain professional competency and service skills. Be an advocate for positive change in the pharmacy profession to improve, advance, and expand both patient care and company performance.
• Continuously build professional rapport with outside partners including physicians, nurses, medical assistants, industry representatives and vendors.
• Perform duties of Pharmacy Technician as required.

About Us

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section

• • Must have one of the following: ◦ Successful completion of an ASHP-accredited post-graduate year one (PGY1) residency training program or equivalent experience (i.e., three years of pharmacy experience per residency year); ASHP-accredited post-graduate year two (PGY2) or fellowship preferred ◦ Three years of clinical practice experience
• Meets HM standards of an ASHP-Qualified Residency Preceptor within one year of employment

• PHRM - Pharmacist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV Texas Pharmacist License or eligible for Texas Pharmacist License and
• PPC- Pharmacist Preceptor Cert - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association

• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) or
• IV Certification - Intravenous certification (Various) or
• Board of Pharmacy Specialty certification

• 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
• Demonstrates professional and technical competence in the selection, evaluation, utilization, and distribution of drugs and drug information and applies these to all patient groups, neonate to geriatric
• Operates at a proficient level with regards to one’s application of the principles of rational drug therapy including but not limited to: application of current evidence-based guidelines, novel and innovative clinical practices
• Knowledge of operational pharmacy practice and demonstrated record of experience providing fundamental clinical pharmacy services and demonstrated experience with direct patient care activities and interactions with nursing and medical staff members
• Competence in research in an area related to the practice of pharmacy and maintains active credentialing with HM Academic Institute as applicable to primary work assignment (refer to manager for details)

• 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 other health care professionals as needed for problem resolution and/or achievement of identified patient specific goals.
• Serves as a rotation preceptor for students from affiliated colleges of pharmacy and PGY1 or PGY2 pharmacy residents as well as being a mentor for staff pharmacists supporting clinical skill advancement.

• Processes all orders/requests accurately and efficiently, verifying appropriateness of all drugs in reference to the patient’s diagnosis, allergies, height and weight. Exercises good judgment in patient care decisions per performance standard and documents patient care activities and patient outcomes impacted by pharmaceutical care and clinical interventions.
• Provides patient-specific and non-patient specific drug information support regularly.
• Serves as a member on one or more Medical Staff Committees and actively contributes to accomplishing the goals of the committee.

• Collaborates with other health care professionals to manage patient’s drug therapy for maximal effectiveness while minimizing side effects, adverse drug reactions, toxicities, drug interactions, and incompatibilities using established internal and external guidelines.
• Provides pharmaceutical care at the fundamental to advanced level for patients within the designated practice area(s). Activities include, but are not limited to, proactive drug therapy reviews and monitoring, patient counseling, transitions of care management including medication acquisition process support, and management of pharmacist-based dosing protocols.
• Participates in quality management initiatives such as, but not limited to: medication use evaluations, adverse drug reaction and medication error reporting, clinical interventions, medication center reviews, and inventory management documentation and reporting.

• Contributes to the provision of pharmacoeconomically sound medication therapy by upholding HM Formulary standards in area(s) of responsibility and avoiding medication-related complications.
• Self-motivated to independently manage time; effectively prioritizing tasks for self and for others within the specialty area of focus.

• Presents in-services for pharmacy, medical, nursing, and other staff members in area(s) of responsibility. Develops educational materials and provides educational programs for the pharmacy staff and other hospital personnel.
• Seeks opportunities to expand one’s learning beyond fundamental competencies with a focus on continual development as a Pharmacy Clinical Specialist.
• Contributes to the design, analysis and reporting of quality improvement program findings.
• Participates in research projects to advance organizational quality of care and the pharmacy profession. Submits research and scholarly work for publication, platform presentations, and/or poster presentations.

• Uniform: No
• Scrubs: Yes
• Business professional: Yes
• Other (department approved): No

• On Call* Yes

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section

• • Must have one of the following:
  ◦ Successful completion of an ASHP-accredited post-graduate year one (PGY1) residency training program or equivalent experience (i.e., three years of pharmacy experience per residency year); ASHP-accredited post-graduate year two (PGY2) or fellowship preferred
  ◦ Three years of clinical practice experience
  
• Meets HM standards of an ASHP-Qualified Residency Preceptor within one year of employment

• PHRM - Pharmacist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV Texas Pharmacist License or eligible for Texas Pharmacist License and
  
• PPC- Pharmacist Preceptor Cert - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and
  
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
  
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association

• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) or
  
• IV Certification - Intravenous certification (Various) or
  
• Board of Pharmacy Specialty certification

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section

• • Must have one of the following: ◦ Successful completion of an ASHP-accredited post-graduate year one (PGY1) residency training program or equivalent experience (i.e., three years of pharmacy experience per residency year); ASHP-accredited post-graduate year two (PGY2) or fellowship preferred ◦ Three years of clinical practice experience
• Meets HM standards of an ASHP-Qualified Residency Preceptor within one year of employment

• PHRM - Pharmacist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV Texas Pharmacist License or eligible for Texas Pharmacist License and
• PPC- Pharmacist Preceptor Cert - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association

• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) or
• IV Certification - Intravenous certification (Various) or
• Board of Pharmacy Specialty certification

• 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
• Demonstrates professional and technical competence in the selection, evaluation, utilization, and distribution of drugs and drug information and applies these to all patient groups, neonate to geriatric
• Operates at a proficient level with regards to one’s application of the principles of rational drug therapy including but not limited to: application of current evidence-based guidelines, novel and innovative clinical practices
• Knowledge of operational pharmacy practice and demonstrated record of experience providing fundamental clinical pharmacy services and demonstrated experience with direct patient care activities and interactions with nursing and medical staff members
• Competence in research in an area related to the practice of pharmacy and maintains active credentialing with HM Academic Institute as applicable to primary work assignment (refer to manager for details)

• 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 other health care professionals as needed for problem resolution and/or achievement of identified patient specific goals.
• Serves as a rotation preceptor for students from affiliated colleges of pharmacy and PGY1 or PGY2 pharmacy residents as well as being a mentor for staff pharmacists supporting clinical skill advancement.

• Processes all orders/requests accurately and efficiently, verifying appropriateness of all drugs in reference to the patient’s diagnosis, allergies, height and weight. Exercises good judgment in patient care decisions per performance standard and documents patient care activities and patient outcomes impacted by pharmaceutical care and clinical interventions.
• Provides patient-specific and non-patient specific drug information support regularly.
• Serves as a member on one or more Medical Staff Committees and actively contributes to accomplishing the goals of the committee.

• Collaborates with other health care professionals to manage patient’s drug therapy for maximal effectiveness while minimizing side effects, adverse drug reactions, toxicities, drug interactions, and incompatibilities using established internal and external guidelines.
• Provides pharmaceutical care at the fundamental to advanced level for patients within the designated practice area(s). Activities include, but are not limited to, proactive drug therapy reviews and monitoring, patient counseling, transitions of care management including medication acquisition process support, and management of pharmacist-based dosing protocols.
• Participates in quality management initiatives such as, but not limited to: medication use evaluations, adverse drug reaction and medication error reporting, clinical interventions, medication center reviews, and inventory management documentation and reporting.

• Contributes to the provision of pharmacoeconomically sound medication therapy by upholding HM Formulary standards in area(s) of responsibility and avoiding medication-related complications.
• Self-motivated to independently manage time; effectively prioritizing tasks for self and for others within the specialty area of focus.

• Presents in-services for pharmacy, medical, nursing, and other staff members in area(s) of responsibility. Develops educational materials and provides educational programs for the pharmacy staff and other hospital personnel.
• Seeks opportunities to expand one’s learning beyond fundamental competencies with a focus on continual development as a Pharmacy Clinical Specialist.
• Contributes to the design, analysis and reporting of quality improvement program findings.
• Participates in research projects to advance organizational quality of care and the pharmacy profession. Submits research and scholarly work for publication, platform presentations, and/or poster presentations.

• Uniform: No
• Scrubs: Yes
• Business professional: Yes
• Other (department approved): No

• On Call* Yes

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section

• • Must have one of the following:
  ◦ Successful completion of an ASHP-accredited post-graduate year one (PGY1) residency training program or equivalent experience (i.e., three years of pharmacy experience per residency year); ASHP-accredited post-graduate year two (PGY2) or fellowship preferred
  ◦ Three years of clinical practice experience
  
• Meets HM standards of an ASHP-Qualified Residency Preceptor within one year of employment

• PHRM - Pharmacist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV Texas Pharmacist License or eligible for Texas Pharmacist License and
  
• PPC- Pharmacist Preceptor Cert - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and
  
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
  
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association

• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) or
  
• IV Certification - Intravenous certification (Various) or
  
• Board of Pharmacy Specialty certification

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section

• • Must have one of the following: ◦ Successful completion of an ASHP-accredited post-graduate year one (PGY1) residency training program or equivalent experience (i.e., three years of pharmacy experience per residency year); ASHP-accredited post-graduate year two (PGY2) or fellowship preferred ◦ Three years of clinical practice experience
• Meets HM standards of an ASHP-Qualified Residency Preceptor within one year of employment

• PHRM - Pharmacist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV Texas Pharmacist License or eligible for Texas Pharmacist License and
• PPC- Pharmacist Preceptor Cert - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association

• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) or
• IV Certification - Intravenous certification (Various) or
• Board of Pharmacy Specialty certification

• 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
• Demonstrates professional and technical competence in the selection, evaluation, utilization, and distribution of drugs and drug information and applies these to all patient groups, neonate to geriatric
• Operates at a proficient level with regards to one’s application of the principles of rational drug therapy including but not limited to: application of current evidence-based guidelines, novel and innovative clinical practices
• Knowledge of operational pharmacy practice and demonstrated record of experience providing fundamental clinical pharmacy services and demonstrated experience with direct patient care activities and interactions with nursing and medical staff members
• Competence in research in an area related to the practice of pharmacy and maintains active credentialing with HM Academic Institute as applicable to primary work assignment (refer to manager for details)

• 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 other health care professionals as needed for problem resolution and/or achievement of identified patient specific goals.
• Serves as a rotation preceptor for students from affiliated colleges of pharmacy and PGY1 or PGY2 pharmacy residents as well as being a mentor for staff pharmacists supporting clinical skill advancement.

• Processes all orders/requests accurately and efficiently, verifying appropriateness of all drugs in reference to the patient’s diagnosis, allergies, height and weight. Exercises good judgment in patient care decisions per performance standard and documents patient care activities and patient outcomes impacted by pharmaceutical care and clinical interventions.
• Provides patient-specific and non-patient specific drug information support regularly.
• Serves as a member on one or more Medical Staff Committees and actively contributes to accomplishing the goals of the committee.

• Collaborates with other health care professionals to manage patient’s drug therapy for maximal effectiveness while minimizing side effects, adverse drug reactions, toxicities, drug interactions, and incompatibilities using established internal and external guidelines.
• Provides pharmaceutical care at the fundamental to advanced level for patients within the designated practice area(s). Activities include, but are not limited to, proactive drug therapy reviews and monitoring, patient counseling, transitions of care management including medication acquisition process support, and management of pharmacist-based dosing protocols.
• Participates in quality management initiatives such as, but not limited to: medication use evaluations, adverse drug reaction and medication error reporting, clinical interventions, medication center reviews, and inventory management documentation and reporting.

• Contributes to the provision of pharmacoeconomically sound medication therapy by upholding HM Formulary standards in area(s) of responsibility and avoiding medication-related complications.
• Self-motivated to independently manage time; effectively prioritizing tasks for self and for others within the specialty area of focus.

• Presents in-services for pharmacy, medical, nursing, and other staff members in area(s) of responsibility. Develops educational materials and provides educational programs for the pharmacy staff and other hospital personnel.
• Seeks opportunities to expand one’s learning beyond fundamental competencies with a focus on continual development as a Pharmacy Clinical Specialist.
• Contributes to the design, analysis and reporting of quality improvement program findings.
• Participates in research projects to advance organizational quality of care and the pharmacy profession. Submits research and scholarly work for publication, platform presentations, and/or poster presentations.

• Uniform: No
• Scrubs: Yes
• Business professional: Yes
• Other (department approved): No

• On Call* Yes

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section

• • Must have one of the following:
  ◦ Successful completion of an ASHP-accredited post-graduate year one (PGY1) residency training program or equivalent experience (i.e., three years of pharmacy experience per residency year); ASHP-accredited post-graduate year two (PGY2) or fellowship preferred
  ◦ Three years of clinical practice experience
  
• Meets HM standards of an ASHP-Qualified Residency Preceptor within one year of employment

• PHRM - Pharmacist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV Texas Pharmacist License or eligible for Texas Pharmacist License and
  
• PPC- Pharmacist Preceptor Cert - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and
  
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
  
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association

• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) or
  
• IV Certification - Intravenous certification (Various) or
  
• Board of Pharmacy Specialty certification

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.