Pharmacist (Days)

Management & Training Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 124,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Accounts

Auto & Homeowners Insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Advanced Houston Specialty Hospital seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the pharmacy department within a newly renovated facility. The role involves coordinating medication-related administration, records, and safety with a focus on compliance and efficiency.

The incumbent collaborates with nursing, physicians, and security to ensure safe operations and timely services in a secure environment. A Pharmacy background is preferred, with related certifications as required.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist qualifications: Pharm.D. or B.S. Pharm. with Texas license.
• Two years hospital staff pharmacist experience, preferably in a correctional setting.
• BLS and IV certification required; valid driver’s license as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Verify physician orders and dosages using pharmacy system.
• Dispense and verify medications per laws and guidelines.
• Adjust dosages per clinical protocols and patient factors.
• Manage controlled substances and inventory per DEA and policies.
• Provide drug information to clinicians and staff.
• Ensure formulary compliance and cost containment.
• Oversee storage, expiration, and security of medications.
• Educate staff and patients on medicine use and side effects.
• Document activities in the EHR and participate in audits.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Patient education

Education

Pharm.D.

B.S. Pharm.

Tools

Pharmacy information system

EHR systems

Job description

Salary: $145,600

Shift: Days

Benefit package includes:

• Paid Time Off
• Variety of Shifts
• Health/dental/vision/life insurance
• Health Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability Insurance
• Auto & Homeowners Insurance
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development

Advanced Houston Specialty Hospital is looking for Administrative Assistant in our newly renovated facility at 205 Hollow Tree Lane, Spring, TX.

Position Summary:

Reports administratively to the director of nursing. Supervises the pharmacy technician. Responsible for the accurate preparation, dispensation, and management of medications for incarcerated individuals, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and institutional policies. The pharmacist collaborates with healthcare providers and security personnel to deliver safe and effective pharmaceutical care in a secure environment.

Essential Functions:

1. 1. Applies expert knowledge of drugs and related protocols, to verify physician orders for medications using pharmacy information system. Checks drug and dose in relation to stated patient issue and addresses automated alerts from the system regarding drug type, dose, and other metrics.
2. 2. Review and interpret provider medication orders using the pharmacy information system; apply expert knowledge of pharmacology to verify appropriateness of drug type, dose, and therapeutic use, addressing automated alerts and clinical flags as needed.
3. 3. Dispense and verify prescribed medications according to state and federal laws.
4. 4. Adjust medication dosages based on established clinical protocols, patient-specific factors, and concurrent therapies; complete related clinical tasks, including those involving antimicrobial stewardship.
5. 5. Manage controlled substances and inventory in compliance with DEA and facility policies, including detailed documentation, completion of checklists, and auditing of outdated medications in states where Pharmacy Technicians are not permitted to do so.
6. 6. Provide drug information and consultative support to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare personnel.
7. 7. Ensure compliance with formulary guidelines and participate in formulary management and cost-containment efforts.
8. 8. Oversee medication storage, security, and expiration date monitoring within the facility.
9. 9. Educate staff and patients on medication use, adherence, and potential side effects.
10. 10. Participate in audits, inspections, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
11. 11. Document all pharmaceutical activities accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
12. 12. Maintain strict adherence to facility safety, security, and confidentiality protocols.

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (B.S. Pharm.). Current and unrestricted Texas Pharmacist license. Two years hospital staff pharmacist experience, preferably in a correctional healthcare setting. BLS and IV certification required. Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Post Hire Requirements:

Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements to include an annual background check.

Advanced Houston Specialty Hospital (AHSH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. AHSH participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.