Pharmacist (Per Diem Specialty)

Centene Corporation; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 71 000 - 132 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

401K

Stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Centene is seeking a Pharmacist for per diem onsite work in Houston to support specialty pharmacy operations. The role covers dispensing, verification, inventory, and patient education in a fast-paced environment.

A degree in pharmacy and relevant licenses are required, with preference for infusion pump experience and CSP/IG certification. Hours are part-time, PRN, with shifts typically 8 hours or less and 8–32 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Specialty pharmacy experience
• Curlin infusion pumps experience
• IG or CSP certification preferred

Responsabilités

• Assess patient pharmaceutical needs and plan for the provision of pharmaceutical services.
• Oversee dispensing, receiving, compounding and dispensing activities.
• Maintain complete patient charts with allergies, history and concurrent medications.
• Counsel and monitor patients on drug therapy and safety.
• Assist in training and supervising pharmacy staff and interns.

Connaissances

Specialty pharmacy experience

Curlin infusion pumps

IG/CSP certification

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy

Pharm D

Description du poste

Position Purpose:

Coordinate and assist in managing and participating in pharmacy services, including dispensing of medications, quality assurance and clinical monitoring activities.

Key Details:

Pharmacist (Per Diem / PRN Onsite Specialty) work location is 1311 W. Sam Houston Pkwy N., Houston, TX 77043. The working hours are part-time, PRN/Per Diem, as needed. Pharmacy hours are Monday-Friday between 8:00 AM-6:00 PM CST, with shifts usually 8 hours or less based on business needs, including coverage for vacations and other projects. Hours are not guaranteed and can range from 8-32 hours per week, varying from week to week. Generally, scheduling will be provided with a month's notice. This role supports specialty pharmacy operations in a fast-paced environment, including filling prescriptions for specialty patients, order picking, labeling, verification, inventory management, packaging, and shipping. The ideal candidate will have specialty pharmacy experience, including experience with infusion pumps such as Curlin. IG or CSP certification is preferred.

• Participate in decisions regarding the pharmaceutical services within assigned scope including:
• Assessing the patient's general pharmaceutical needs
• Planning for the pharmaceutical services provision
• Participating in the overall plan of care
• Participating in the overall quality assessment and improvement plan
• Receive physician prescription orders and evaluate the appropriateness of these orders for dosage, drug choice, potential drug interactions, route of administration and stability
• Supervise the filling, receiving, compounding, and dispensing activities involved in providing finished product to the patient
• Ensure that the patient chart is complete for allergies, height, weight, current and past medical history, clinical laboratory results and concurrent medications (including over-the-counter or home remedy medications)
• Ensure that when necessary, laboratory tests have been ordered and the results are obtained and discussed with the nurse and the physician
• Provide patient counseling, education, and monitoring
• Ensure safety of patients and personnel by exercising good pharmacy practice in the process of drug therapy instructions to the patient
• Determine remaining doses on hand to manage inventory and avoid waste
• Provide clinical interventions
• Assess responses to therapy, patient compliance, and ongoing review of drug regimens; report and manage adverse events
• Assist the physician, nurse and patient with clinical and technical support
• Document all communication with physicians, nurses and patients in the patient chart
• Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of all necessary paperwork required by state and federal agencies as well as the Joint Commission
• Assist the Pharmacy Manager in implementing new procedures
• Assist in the training and supervision of Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Interns and other pharmacy personnel
• Participate in Performance Improvement Projects
• Assist in providing in-service programs to nursing and pharmacy personnel on any aspect of drug therapy
• Attend and/or complete education and training programs
• Review literature and other materials pertinent to the practice of pharmacy
• Complete all competency/skills assessment requirements
• Participate in on-call schedule
• Perform other tasks as determined by the Pharmacist-In-Charge

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy and 3+ years of mail order, retail or hospital pharmacy experience OR Pharm D.

Licenses/Certifications:

Texas Pharmacist license and license at other states as required.

Pay Range: $51.78 - $95.81 per hour

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day.

You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act