Pharmacy Resource Specialist

Memorial Hermann Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System seeks a Pharmacy Resource Specialist to coordinate pharmacy staff, students and volunteers, maintain inventory at optimal levels, and ensure a reliable supply of medications. This role also serves as a primary contact for issues related to Automated Dispensing Systems, QA activities, and training coordination.

The position includes orienting new hires and students, coordinating IV validations, and submitting OSRs as needed, with emphasis on safety, efficiency, and

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in Business or related field; substitution with 2 years of additional specialized experience allowed.
• Licenses/Certifications: Pharmacy Tech registration or Pharmacist intern registration with Texas State Board of Pharmacy required.
• IV Certification: ACPE IV Certification with 40-hour course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Education, Inventory, or Systems operations management within Pharmacy.
• Coordinate with pharmacy staff, students, volunteers.
• Coordinate with external personnel such as vendors and contractors.
• Contribute to development of processes in relevant sectors.
• Support operations including inventory management, shortages, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Provide feedback on new hires’ progress to managers.
• Develop and deliver presentations as needed.
• Mentor other technicians to build competency and experience.
• Ensure safe patient care and adherence to Memorial Hermann policies and standards.
• Promote professional growth and serve as preceptor and resource.
• Demonstrate compassionate, personalized patient and colleague experiences.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Team development

Facilitation

Customer service

Time management

Autonomy

Organization

Education

Associate degree in Business or related field

Pharmacy Tech registration or Pharmacist intern registration (Texas)

ACPE IV Certification (40-hour course)

Job description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

In conjunction with pharmacy departments, Pharmacy Resource Specialist is responsible for any combination of coordinating the pharmacy staff, students, and volunteers with their training, education, and documentation, ensures inventory is kept at a minimum level to minimize inventory cost, while maintaining a sufficient supply of critically needed items. The specialist may also evaluates and obtains alternate supply sources to continually ensure an adequate supply of medications. This position could also serve as the focal point of contact for answering questions, troubleshooting problems, and solving any other issues related to the Automated Dispensing Systems and may actively perform and track Quality Assurance and collaborates with managers on any training or operational challenges, and attends periodic meetings. The Pharmacy Resource Specialist also conducts departmental orientation for new pharmacy hires, pharmacy residents and students. This specialist’s functions also include coordinating initial and annual IV validations, and submitting online service requests (OSR) for all personnel as needed.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Associate’s degree in Business or related field required, two (2) additional years of experience in a specialized skillset with formal training may be substituted for Associate’s degree.

Licenses/Certifications: Current Pharmacy Tech registration or Pharmacist intern registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy required. ACPE I.V Certification with completion of 40-hour course in I.V. ad mixture preferred.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Five (5) years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred, with two (2) years experience in a specialized skillset preferred.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and develop individuals and teams using exceptional facilitation, consulting, and customer service skills.
• Mastery in all functional areas and operational activities of pharmacy.
• Ability to take initiative and manage multiple priorities simultaneously, while adhering to strict timelines.
• Highly organized and operates at a high degree of autonomy.

Principal Accountabilities

• Dedicates the vast majority of time to either Education, Inventory, or Systems operations within the Pharmacy department.
• Coordinates directly with internal personnel such as pharmacy employees, students and volunteers.
• Coordinates directly with external personnel such as vendors, contractors, and employees outside pharmacy.
• Provides input and contribute to the development of processes in relevant sectors.
• Supports business operations including inventory management, product shortages, financial reporting, and payroll.
• Provides feedback on new-hires’ progress to managers.
• Develop and give presentations on relevant materials as needed.
• Serve as a mentor for other technicians by helping them to achieve the necessary competency and experience.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.