Pharmacy Jobs in Usa

Location: Mercy Pharmacy Perry

Schedule/Hours: Full Time (40 hours)

The Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists in preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications and are accountable to the supervising pharmacist who is legally responsible for the care and safety of the patients served by the pharmacy. The Pharmacy Technician follows applicable standards and federal, state & local laws and regulations for the care and safety of the customers and patients served.

Qualifications:

Tech I:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalence exam.

• Licensure: Actively registered, in good standing, with the Missouri Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or willing to submit application for registration by first day of work. This includes submitting fingerprints for FBI background check.

• Experience: 1-year relevant pharmacy experience preferred but not required.

• Other: Successfully complete pharmacy department orientation.

Tech II:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalence exam.

• Licensure: Actively registered, in good standing, with the Missouri Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or willing to submit application for registration by first day of work. This includes submitting fingerprints for FBI background check.

• Experience: 1-year relevant pharmacy experience required; 2 years preferred.

• Certifications: Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

Tech III:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalence exam.

• Licensure: Actively registered, in good standing, with the Missouri Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or willing to submit application for registration by first day of work. This includes submitting fingerprints for FBI background check.

• Experience: 3-year relevant pharmacy experience required

• Certifications: Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

Opportunities with Genoa Healthcare. A career with Genoa Healthcare means you're part of a collaborative effort to serve behavioral health and addiction treatment communities. We do more than just provide medicine: we change lives for the better. People with serious mental or chronic illness - and those who care for them - have moving stories, and at Genoa we become their voice, their partner. Working as part of a coordinated care team, we partner with community-based providers and others to ensure that people with complex health conditions get the right medications and are able to follow their treatment plans. Our personalized services - in-clinic pharmacies, medication management and more - are leading the way to a new level of care.

Genoa is a pharmacy care services company that is part of Optum and UnitedHealth Group's family of businesses. We are part of a leading information and technology-enabled health services business dedicated to making the health system work better for everyone. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Pharmacy Manager is a key position that has a substantial impact with our consumers and clinic partners by partnering and advising both on our pharmaceutical care services and benefits. This individual is responsible for the financial, clinical and quality for pharmacy services and will oversee the daily operations of a pharmacy including dispensing prescription medication and spending one-on-one time with the consumers. Coaching, developing and managing pharmacy staff is also a key responsibility of this role. The manager will act as a talent steward and proactively seek top talent for the pharmacy roles. Pharmacy hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm / No weekends or holidays

Located Within: Community Health Associates, 1701 N Douglas Ave, Douglas, AZ

Tour a Genoa Pharmacy at the following link: Genoa Healthcare On-site Pharmacy Tour ( )

Primary Responsibilities:

• Creates a great consumer and clinic partner experience and continually builds strong relationships with both groups to proactively meet their needs
• Serves as an expert to the clinical staff and proactively meets with their team on meeting their clinical outcomes
• Counsels and educates patients on the usage of medications, adverse effects, schedules and any personal questions from the consumers
• Ensures the pharmacy and team members follow policies and standards in accordance with state and federal laws
• Performs wellness services such as immunizations, flu shots and other preventive services
• Responsible for financial profitability and identifies opportunities to drive growth in the pharmacy
• Motivates, develops and coaches all pharmacy staff to ensure they are meeting their potential and delivering exceptional service
• Creates an engaging team environment which promotes compassion and models our core values and culture amongst the team
• Proactively promotes opportunities and recruiting top talent at our pharmacies
• Reviews key performance indicators with pharmacy staff and identifies trends and opportunities for improvement
• Conducts workforce planning and business planning to have operational excellence at the site
• Builds strong relationships with the community, stakeholders and clinic partners to ensure we are meeting all needs and promote the pharmacy business\
• Drives marketing plans ad materials to promote all pharmacy offerings

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD
• Current pharmacist's license in the state of Arizona
• Certified immunizer or willing to become an immunizer within 3 months of hire
• Willing to complete LAI training and administer LAI

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pharmacy leadership experience
• Retail pharmacy experience
• Spanish speaking

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $112,700 to $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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.
 

• Performs specialty functions in support of pharmacy operations, as assigned.
  
• Performs duties of a Certified Pharmacy Technician.
  
• Follows established procedures for medication safety, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures.
  
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

• Required - High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred - Technical Degree or Diploma Pharmacy Technician

• Required - Pharmacy technician 1-3 years

• Required - Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
  
• Required - Pharmacy Technician - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Pharmacy
• Preferred - Pharmacy Technician - Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Pharmacy
  
• Preferred - Certified Pharmacy Technician- ExCPT - National Healthcareer Association

• Experience with medication nomenclature and complex pharmaceutical calculations.
  
• Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers; communication often involves complex problem solving.
  
• Proficient in the use of pharmacy based computer systems as well as Microsoft Office program or programs (Word, Excel, Power Point) as indicated in the specific function within the department.
  
• Must be able to effectively organize, budget time, work efficiently and accurately, and follow procedures with minimum supervision.

• There is no supervision provided by this position.

• 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 may vary depending on the specialty assignment; work may include exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 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.
  
• May be exposed to patient body fluids and diseases, as well as hazardous or poisonous materials.
  
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

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.

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.

• Performs specialty functions in support of pharmacy operations, as assigned.
• Performs duties of a Certified Pharmacy Technician.
• Follows established procedures for medication safety, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

• Required - High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred - Technical Degree or Diploma Pharmacy Technician

• Required - Pharmacy technician 1-3 years

• Required - Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
• Required - Pharmacy Technician - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Pharmacy
• Preferred - Pharmacy Technician - Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Pharmacy
• Preferred - Certified Pharmacy Technician- ExCPT - National Healthcareer Association

• Experience with medication nomenclature and complex pharmaceutical calculations.
• Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers; communication often involves complex problem solving.
• Proficient in the use of pharmacy based computer systems as well as Microsoft Office program or programs (Word, Excel, Power Point) as indicated in the specific function within the department.
• Must be able to effectively organize, budget time, work efficiently and accurately, and follow procedures with minimum supervision.

• There is no supervision provided by this position.

• 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 may vary depending on the specialty assignment; work may include exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 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.
• May be exposed to patient body fluids and diseases, as well as hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

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.

Pharmacist – Independent Community Pharmacy

The Medicine Store | Basehor, Kansas

The Medicine Store in Basehor, Kansas is seeking a licensed pharmacist with community pharmacy experience to join our independent pharmacy team.

This position is ideal for a pharmacist who enjoys true independent pharmacy practice — building patient relationships, solving problems for patients, and practicing pharmacy in a setting where pharmacists play an active role in patient care.

At its core, this is a busy traditional retail dispensing position. The pharmacist in this role will spend a significant portion of the day verifying prescriptions, counseling patients, managing workflow, and solving insurance issues, just as you would expect in a strong community pharmacy.

What makes our pharmacy unique is that we also incorporate compounding, wellness services, bioidentical hormone therapy, and professional-grade supplements into our practice. The pharmacist in this role will help support those services while still maintaining the foundation of efficient, high-quality retail pharmacy operations.

We are looking for a pharmacist who enjoys patient interaction, values exceptional customer service, and wants to be part of a pharmacy that continues to expand its role in patient care.

Position Overview

This role functions primarily as a traditional independent retail pharmacist, while also supporting non-sterile compounding services and wellness programs offered by the pharmacy.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing daily retail pharmacy workflow

• Counseling patients on prescription medications

• Supporting insurance billing and troubleshooting claim issues

• Overseeing medication synchronization (Med Sync), autofill programs, and Dispill multi-dose packaging systems

• Answering patient questions regarding compounded medications, supplements, and pharmacy services

• Supporting non-sterile compounding operations

• Participating in the pharmacy’s focus on wellness, BHRT, and professional-grade vitamins and supplements

• Maintaining strong relationships with patients and providers

• Working collaboratively with pharmacists, technicians, and staff

This role requires someone who is comfortable balancing traditional dispensing responsibilities with a consultative, patient-focused approach to care.

About Our Practice

The Medicine Store is an independent pharmacy focused on:

• Traditional prescription services

• Non-sterile compounding

• Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)

• Professional-grade vitamins and supplements

• Patient education and wellness support

We believe independent pharmacies play a vital role in helping patients navigate medications and wellness choices through personalized care and strong community relationships.

Schedule

Typical schedule:

• Approximately 4 weekdays per week (9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)

• Every other Saturday (10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)

Schedule may evolve as the pharmacy grows.

Ideal start date: May 2026, aligned with coverage needs for an upcoming pharmacist maternity leave.

Qualifications

• Active Kansas pharmacist license

• Experience in community pharmacy practice

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Experience with insurance billing and claim troubleshooting

• Familiarity with Dispill multi-dose packaging, medication synchronization, and autofill programs is strongly preferred

• Interest in learning or supporting non-sterile compounding services

• Strong communication and patient counseling skills

Customer Service Expectations

Our pharmacy culture is built around going above and beyond for patients.

The ideal candidate:

• Takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service

• Is willing to solve problems and advocate for patients

• Enjoys building long-term patient relationships

• Is dependable, detail-oriented, and team-focused

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for:

• Health insurance with the pharmacy paying 50% of the employee premium

• Simple IRA retirement plan with 3% employer match

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Participation in a quarterly bonus pool tied to growth of clinical and wellness services

Position Stability & Growth

This position is being created to help support upcoming staffing needs, including coverage during a pharmacist maternity leave. Our goal is to maintain this role long term as the pharmacy continues to grow.

We anticipate continued expansion in our compounding, wellness, and supplement services, and we also expect an upcoming pharmacist retirement within the next year or two, which will create additional opportunity for long-term stability within the team.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply using the application link below:

reviewing applications, we will contact selected candidates to schedule an interview.

If you have any questions about the position, please email owner Holly Gripka, PharmD at

or call 913-724-3666.

• 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.

Incentives-

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus

Relocation assistance available

Educational Requirements:
Doctorate or bachelor's degree in pharmacy from a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education.
Ambulatory:
Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (BS or PharmD degree required)
Preferred Requirements:
Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Pharmacy licensure appropriate to state where working.
• Meets Board of Pharmacy requirements to be Pharmacist in Charge/Managing Pharmacist within applicable states.
• Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state Board of Pharmacy. 

Ambulatory Only:

• Meets Board of Pharmacy requirements to be Pharmacist in Charge/Managing Pharmacist within applicable states.
• 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. 
• Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state Board of Pharmacy. 
• BLS is required within one week of hire.
• Immunization Certificate required at time of hire.

Recruitment:  If you are recruiting for a pharmacy position with this profile, please adjust to include the below requirements.

Note: Not all in the profile may operate owned vehicles. Driving requirements and criteria acceptable to Essentia Health’s insurer will need to be meet for those who operate Essentia owned vehicles.