Lead Staff Pharmacist - Patient-Centered Care & Mentorship

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to provide day-to-day, patient-centered pharmacy services across the department, including processing orders, therapy review, and patient education. You will collaborate with the care team to optimize drug therapies and ensure safety and effectiveness.

The role includes supervising pharmacy technicians and students, potential preceptorship, and contributing to a culture focused on quality and safety in a busy hospital setting located in Houston.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates professional competencies required for pharmacy practice.
• Proficient in communicating with patients and healthcare teams.
• Able to supervise technicians and students in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Processes orders accurately and verifies drug appropriateness.
• Monitors workload and guides pharmacy technicians to ensure timely delivery of medications.
• Provides drug information, patient counseling, and supports dosing protocols.
• Mentors pharmacy technicians and students as a preceptor when needed.
• Collaborates with health care professionals to optimize drug therapy and patient outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Pharmacy knowledge

MS Office

EMR software

Patient counseling

Education

Pharmacist licensure education

Tools

EMR software

MS Office

Pharmacy software

Job description

Houston Methodist is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to provide day-to-day, patient-centered pharmacy services across the department, including processing orders, therapy review, and patient education. You will collaborate with the care team to optimize drug therapies and ensure safety and effectiveness.

The role includes supervising pharmacy technicians and students, potential preceptorship, and contributing to a culture focused on quality and safety in a busy hospital setting located in Houston.