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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.

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 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

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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.

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

Pharmacy Technician- Ambulatory 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
• OR Continuous registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern

Certification/Licensure Required:

• 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 2 years of hire

OR

• Be currently enrolled as a Pharmacy student in an accredited Pharm.D. 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 one year of employment) for the duration of employment
• Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state's Board of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Technician- Ambulatory 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- Ambulatory 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:

• Minimum of 2080 hours of pharmacy technician experience 
• Experience (within the past year) 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.   

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Registered as a pharmacy technician if the primary work location is Minnesota
• Registered as a pharmacy technician if the primary work location is in Wisconsin (may provide a "pending" registration)
• All float, casual positions and regular staff from sites in the Superior, Wisconsin location require registration in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.
• Possess a current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• 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 

Pharmacy Technician- Ambulatory 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
• OR Continuous registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern

Certification/Licensure Required:

• 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 2 years of hire

OR

• Be currently enrolled as a Pharmacy student in an accredited Pharm.D. 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 one year of employment) for the duration of employment
• Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state's Board of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Technician- Ambulatory 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- Ambulatory 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:

• Minimum of 2080 hours of pharmacy technician experience 
• Experience (within the past year) 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.   

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Registered as a pharmacy technician if the primary work location is Minnesota
• Registered as a pharmacy technician if the primary work location is in Wisconsin (may provide a "pending" registration)
• All float, casual positions and regular staff from sites in the Superior, Wisconsin location require registration in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.
• Possess a current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• 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 

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.

Pharmacy Technician- Ambulatory 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
• OR Continuous registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern

Certification/Licensure Required:

• 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 2 years of hire

OR

• Be currently enrolled as a Pharmacy student in an accredited Pharm.D. 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 one year of employment) for the duration of employment
• Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state's Board of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Technician- Ambulatory 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- Ambulatory 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:

• Minimum of 2080 hours of pharmacy technician experience 
• Experience (within the past year) 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.   

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Registered as a pharmacy technician if the primary work location is Minnesota
• Registered as a pharmacy technician if the primary work location is in Wisconsin (may provide a "pending" registration)
• All float, casual positions and regular staff from sites in the Superior, Wisconsin location require registration in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.
• Possess a current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• 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 

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Pharmacy Technician- Ambulatory 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
• OR Continuous registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern

Certification/Licensure Required:

• 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 2 years of hire

OR

• Be currently enrolled as a Pharmacy student in an accredited Pharm.D. 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 one year of employment) for the duration of employment
• Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state's Board of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Technician- Ambulatory 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- Ambulatory 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:

• Minimum of 2080 hours of pharmacy technician experience 
• Experience (within the past year) 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.   

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Registered as a pharmacy technician if the primary work location is Minnesota
• Registered as a pharmacy technician if the primary work location is in Wisconsin (may provide a "pending" registration)
• All float, casual positions and regular staff from sites in the Superior, Wisconsin location require registration in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.
• Possess a current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• 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 

Certification/Licensure Required:

• 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 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

NOTE: Any Pharmacy Technician that has a dual position as an Intern or Pre-Intern does not need to have the State registration as a Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) nor the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification.

• Must maintain registration(s) (immediately) and certification(s) (post one year of employment) for the duration of employment
• Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state's Board of Pharmacy​

Position Title Cancer Care Pharmacy Clinical Manager Westwood Administration
- East Position Summary / Career Interest: The Pharmacy Operations Manager fulfills a leadership role in the Department of Pharmacy by managing and leading pharmacy personnel in the successful completion of daily operations.

This role requires exceptional leadership and management skills, as well as strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with all members of the organization.

The Pharmacy Operations Manager will be responsible for significant portions of pharmacy operations and/or finances as well as being directly responsible for personnel management and operational success of the department.

The Pharmacy Operations Manager may report to either Pharmacy Assistant Director or Director of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Provides effective leadership to the Department of Pharmacy through the direct management of pharmacy employees and daily operations.

Identifies opportunities and needs for new or enhanced pharmacy services to support the mission of the organization and leads organizational and departmental performance improvement efforts to strengthen existing systems, processes, policies and procedures by introducing new ideas that lead to improved pharmaceutical care in clinical areas and in the pharmacy department as a whole.

Serves as an ambassador of the organization's vision and goals and the Pharmacy Department's role in achieving those by expressing ideas clearly and effectively (gaining agreement and/or understanding), adjusting language, terminology and style to the characteristics and needs of the audience as well as the venue for the communication.

Demonstrates excellence in personnel management by identifying strengths of team members and assisting employees in leveraging those strengths in their work.

Applies the appropriate financial concepts and tools to analyze situations and make financial decisions that support the achievement of short and longer-term departmental objectives.

Demonstrates personal effectiveness in leading the unit/team towards it goals and inspires a spirit of intra-team and inter-team cooperation.

Participates in projects resulting in contributions to pharmacy department, external publication and/or poster presentation for a local, regional, or national pharmacy association meeting.

Supports pharmacy residency programs, clerkship students and interns by precepting organized rotation including providing timely and constructive feedback, participating in training and orientation, mentoring, and collaborating on presentations and projects.

Maintains focus on all key stakeholders and supports the unit/team ability to deliver on all valid stakeholder expectations.

Assures compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations and JCAHO standards relative to the acquisition, storage, handling, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals and the provision of pharmaceutical care.

Identifies personal professional development needs and maintains a plan for continued growth.

If applicable, participation in the quality management program is expected with the goal of improving services by monitoring processes, analyzing data, implementing interventions to improve and evaluating the effectiveness of those interventions.

Responsibilities may include working to establish and maintain long and short term goals for the Quality Management Program; monitoring and documenting Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs) for progress in meeting QI goals; and providing guidance and education to staff on Quality Management priorities and projects.

If applicable, as part of the program, the staff will uphold the quality of the Patient Management Program to include the development and reassessment of the program.

Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit.

Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy OR Pharmacy Doctorate in Pharmacy Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 and PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency Program OR Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program and "3" years of practice experience in area of focus OR Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 and PGY-2 Pharmacy Administration Residency Program OR 5 or more years of practice experience in area of focus in lieu of residency AND 2 or more years formal leadership role OR ASHP accredited PGY-1 and PGY-2 Pharmacy Administration Residency Program Preferred Education and Experience Master's Degree Pharmacy, Health Administration or Business Administration Required Licensure and Certification Licensed Pharmacist
- State Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist licensure in state of primary practice site within 120 Days Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS)
- American Heart Association (AHA) Time Type: Full time Job Requisition ID: R-44126 Important information for you to know as you apply: The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.

See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion .

The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link .

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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Position Title Cancer and Infusion Pharmacy Operations Manager KUCC
- Overland Park Position Summary / Career Interest: The Pharmacy Operations Manager fulfills a leadership role in the Department of Pharmacy by managing and leading pharmacy personnel in the successful completion of daily operations.

This role requires exceptional leadership and management skills, as well as strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with all members of the organization.

The Pharmacy Operations Manager will be responsible for significant portions of pharmacy operations and/or finances as well as being directly responsible for personnel management and operational success of the department.

The Pharmacy Operations Manager may report to either Pharmacy Assistant Director or Director of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Provides effective leadership to the Department of Pharmacy through the direct management of pharmacy employees and daily operations.

Identifies opportunities and needs for new or enhanced pharmacy services to support the mission of the organization and leads organizational and departmental performance improvement efforts to strengthen existing systems, processes, policies and procedures by introducing new ideas that lead to improved pharmaceutical care in clinical areas and in the pharmacy department as a whole.

Serves as an ambassador of the organization's vision and goals and the Pharmacy Department's role in achieving those by expressing ideas clearly and effectively (gaining agreement and/or understanding), adjusting language, terminology and style to the characteristics and needs of the audience as well as the venue for the communication.

Demonstrates excellence in personnel management by identifying strengths of team members and assisting employees in leveraging those strengths in their work.

Applies the appropriate financial concepts and tools to analyze situations and make financial decisions that support the achievement of short and longer-term departmental objectives.

Demonstrates personal effectiveness in leading the unit/team towards it goals and inspires a spirit of intra-team and inter-team cooperation.

Participates in projects resulting in contributions to pharmacy department, external publication and/or poster presentation for a local, regional, or national pharmacy association meeting.

Supports pharmacy residency programs, clerkship students and interns by precepting organized rotation including providing timely and constructive feedback, participating in training and orientation, mentoring, and collaborating on presentations and projects.

Maintains focus on all key stakeholders and supports the unit/team ability to deliver on all valid stakeholder expectations.

Assures compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations and JCAHO standards relative to the acquisition, storage, handling, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals and the provision of pharmaceutical care.

Identifies personal professional development needs and maintains a plan for continued growth.

If applicable, participation in the quality management program is expected with the goal of improving services by monitoring processes, analyzing data, implementing interventions to improve and evaluating the effectiveness of those interventions.

Responsibilities may include working to establish and maintain long and short term goals for the Quality Management Program; monitoring and documenting Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs) for progress in meeting QI goals; and providing guidance and education to staff on Quality Management priorities and projects.

If applicable, as part of the program, the staff will uphold the quality of the Patient Management Program to include the development and reassessment of the program.

Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit.

Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy OR Pharmacy Doctorate in Pharmacy Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 and PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency Program OR Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program and "3" years of practice experience in area of focus OR Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 and PGY-2 Pharmacy Administration Residency Program OR 5 or more years of practice experience in area of focus in lieu of residency AND 2 or more years formal leadership role OR ASHP accredited PGY-1 and PGY-2 Pharmacy Administration Residency Program Preferred Education and Experience Master's Degree Pharmacy, Health Administration or Business Administration Required Licensure and Certification Licensed Pharmacist
- State Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist licensure in state of primary practice site within 120 Days Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS)
- American Heart Association (AHA) Time Type: Job Requisition ID: R-46437 Important information for you to know as you apply: The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.

See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion .

The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link .

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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Position Title Pharmacy Director
- Infusion Services Southlake Campus Position Summary / Career Interest: • Provides effective leadership and direction for Infusion Services.

Able to strategically identify, internalize and communicate the critical success factors necessary to support Health-System and Pharmacy Enterprise goals.

• Develops, maintains, communicates, and executes a vision and plan for continual improvement and provision of exceptional quality service including clinical, patient care, patient safety, pharmacoeconomic, operational and personnel dimensions.

• Serves as an effective communicator of the organization's vision and goals and the Pharmacy Department's role in achieving those.

• Cultivates and maintains excellent multidisciplinary rapport with physicians, nurses, case managers and high-level leadership.

• Manages his/her responsibilities in a way that supports the achievement of departmental goals.

Works effectively with others in the management team to accomplish organizational goals and to identify and resolve problems at the departmental level.

Skillfully administers, directs, and allocates all organizational resources.

• Effectively uses the appropriate financial concepts and tools to analyze situations and make financial decisions that support the achievement of short and longer-term departmental financial goals.

• Supports the ongoing professional development of the management team.

• Actively participates in local, regional, and national professional organizations to facilitate networking and benchmarking.

• Creates and communicates the "big picture" understanding of the health system and works to ensure that Infusion Services support the organization's competitive position.

• Identifies opportunities and needs for new or enhanced pharmacy services to support the mission of the organization.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills.

Demonstrates ability to provide care/service safely and efficiently for the care of each patient.

Coordinates the compounding of, dispensing of, and record keeping related to medications for all patients.

Coordinates timely drug distribution from the generation of the medication order until administration of the medication using a team approach to empower pharmacy staff.

Coordinates the provision of patient-focused pharmaceutical care through the following functions: rational, safe and cost-effective drug therapy management, patient education, drug and poison information, procurement of pharmaceuticals and active participation on the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Provides effective leadership and direction to the Department of Pharmacy.

Able to strategically identify, internalize and communicate the critical success factors necessary for the Pharmacy to support Hospital and Pharmacy goals.

Develops, maintains, communicates and executes a vision and plan for continual improvement and provision of exceptional quality pharmacy service including; clinical, patient care, medication safety, pharmacoeconomic, operational and personnel dimensions.

Serves as an effective communicator of the organization's vision and goals and the Pharmacy Department's role in achieving those.

Expresses ideas clearly and effectively (gaining agreement and/or understanding), by adjusting language, terminology and style to the characteristics and needs of the audience as well as the venue for the communication.

Cultivates and maintains excellent rapport with Physicians, Nursing, Executive groups as well as other pertinent areas of the Hospital.

Manages his/her responsibilities in a way that supports the achievement of departmental goals.

Works effectively with others in the management team to accomplish organizational goals and to identify and resolve problems at the departmental level.

Skillfully administers, directs and allocates all organizational resources.

Leads the department to achievement of excellent pharmaceutical care by providing vision for the development of exceptional quality pharmacy services, assuring accountability and facilitating effective communication relative to these initiatives.

Monitors departmental productivity and communicates both requested information and data deemed pertinent to the Executive Team.

Adapts to meet service, quality, and cost expectations utilizing data.

Participates in Hospital committees and interdisciplinary efforts to enhance medication use and control medication costs, by providing vision for quality and service initiatives to improve patient care.

Including, but not limited to:
- Pharmacy and Therapeutics Commitee and Subcommitees
- Medical Director
- Hospital Director Partnerships
- Other appropriate Hospital or Medical Staff Committees Effectively uses the appropriate financial concepts and tools to analyze situations and make financial decisions that support the achievement of short and longer-term departmental objectives.

Manages to meet fiscal goals and works with Hospital Administration on budget management.

Conducts pharmaceutical procurement and resource utilization with economic and clinical consideration.

Demonstrates personal effectiveness in leading the unit/team towards its goals.

Models appropriate values and maintains and promotes social, ethical and organizational norms.

Supports the ongoing development of the management team.

Actively participates in local, regional and national professional organizations to facilitate networking and benchmarking.

Creates and communicates the "big picture" understanding of the hospital and works to ensure that Pharmacy department supports the organization's desired competitive position.

Identifies opportunities and needs for new or enhanced pharmacy services to support the mission of the organization.

Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to develop a unit/team-wide spirit and intra-team and inter-team cooperation.

Maintains focus on all key stakeholders and supports the unit/team ability to deliver on all valid stakeholder expectations.

Serves as the Pharmacist-In-Charge for the Hospital pharmacy.

Assures compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations and JCAHO standards relative to the acquisition, storage, handling, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals and the provision of pharmaceutical care.

Responsible for all aspects of personnel management for the pharmacy management team.

Identifies personal professional development needs and maintains a plan for continued growth.

Coordinates the Hospital's educational mission with the School of Pharmacy.

If applicable, participation in the quality management program is expected with the goal of improving services by monitoring processes, analyzing data, implementing interventions to improve and evaluating the effectiveness of those interventions.

Responsibilities may include working to establish and maintain long and short term goals for the Quality Management Program; monitoring and documenting Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs) for progress in meeting QI goals; and providing guidance and education to staff on Quality Management priorities and projects.

If applicable, as part of the program, the staff will uphold the quality of the Patient Management Program to include the development and reassessment of the program.

Non-essential Responsibilities Contribute to KU pharmacy department publications.

Prepare poster presentations for a national pharmacy association meeting.

Share professional expertise by providing an educational lecture or presentation as part of one of the following:
- KUMC Grand Rounds
- Local, state, or national pharmaceutical association meeting
- School of Pharmacy classroom setting
- Nursing Education and Development program
- Outreach program
- Other continuing education events Participate in a research projects.

Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit.

Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy High School Graduate Experience in managing pharmacy services in a large tertiary care hospital setting.

5 or more years Supervisory and management experience Experience in the provision of formal education and/or precepting for pharmacy students and/or residents.

Preferred Education and Experience Master's Degree Pharmacy, Health Administration or Business Administration Pharmacy Doctorate Completion of an accredited pharmacy residency Required Licensure and Certification Licensed Pharmacist
- State Board of Pharmacy within 120 Days Knowledge Requirements Excellent communications skills both verbal and written.

Membership in regional & national pharmacy organization(s) Computer skills
- Ability to utilize Windows based programs, Access, Excel and Power point to create or manage spreadsheets and presentations.

Time Type: Full time Job Requisition ID: R-46095 Important information for you to know as you apply: The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.

See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion .

The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link .

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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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 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.

• 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.

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.