Staff Pharmacist - Houston, TX

MChest; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Accident coverage

Critical Illness coverage

Short-Term Disability

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

M Chest Pharmacy in Houston, TX is seeking a Full-Time Staff Pharmacist for our LTC-focused operations. This in-person role involves evaluating orders, ensuring accuracy, and supervising technicians to maintain compliance.

Qualified candidates will have a PharmD or a Bachelor’s in Pharmacy and an unrestricted Texas Pharmacist License. LTC software experience is a plus. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy or PharmD.
• Current, unrestricted Texas Pharmacist License.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, route of administration, potential interactions and geriatric considerations.
• Procures and maintains required documentation per state/federal regulations and M Chest policy; ensure accuracy of filled medications.
• Audit automated dispensing machines to ensure accuracy of fills.
• Provide clinical expertise by responding to medication-related questions.
• Assist the PIC with directing and supervising pharmacy technicians and staff.
• Follow guidelines for preparing compounds, including I.V. therapy.
• Support compliance with internal controls and regulations; communicate progress toward goals.

Education

Bachelor's or PharmD

Job description

Job description

M Chest Pharmacy is seeking Full Time Staff Pharmacist to become a part of our team at our Houston, TX location! We are a closed door, LTC Pharmacy.

Specifically, you will be asked to:

• Evaluate medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, route of administration, potential drug interactions, and special geriatric considerations, warnings/precautions associated with prescribed medication, potential adverse reactions, and stability.
• Procures and maintains all required documentation in accordance with state and federal regulations, as well as M CHEST policy. Ensures accuracy of filled medications.
• Conduct audits of automated dispensing machines to ensure accuracy of filled medications.
• Provides Clinical expertise by responding professionally to medication related questions.
• Assists the PIC with instructing, directing and overseeing pharmacy technicians and staff.
• Follows current guidelines for preparing all compounds, including I.V. therapy.
• Strives for compliance by all staff with internal controls and state and federal regulations.
• Participates in the development and successful implementation of plan(s) of improvement as indicated, recommended and/or required by Supervisor, Manager, or any other home office or regulatory compliance consultant. Communicates progress toward goals and ongoing obstacles to supervisor and company management team, verbally and/or in writing or as dictated.

Qualified applicants must have:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy or PharmD
• A current, unrestricted Texas Pharmacist License

Preferred applicants will have:

• Long-term-care and FrameworkLTC software experience preferred but not required.

M Chest Pharmacy Employee Benefits

• Our health benefits include Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• We also offer Life insurance as well as Accident, Critical Illness, and Short-Term Disability coverage.
• 401k plan participation with employer match is available immediately.
• Work-Life balance is achievable with Paid Holidays, and a Paid Time Off accrual plan.

About M Chest Pharmacy

We are an entrepreneurially-led company with small-town roots, big vision and the ability to empower our people to own their own destiny.

M Chest Pharmacy was founded in 1990 and has grown tremendously over the last 35 years. M Chest has become a leader in Long Term Care pharmaceutical services throughout the state. We provide pharmaceutical needs to assisted senior living (AL), skilled nursing facilities (SNF), long term care facilities, and other institutional care settings across Texas. Find out more about our vision and values by visiting our website, www.mchest .com, or connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and twitter!

M Chest Pharmacy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Long-Term Disability

Schedule:

This role requires a flexible schedule to support operational needs:

• Weekday Hours:
  Shifts may begin as early as 7:00 AM and end as late as 8:00 PM.
  Typical shifts range from 8 to 11 hours, including a 1-hour unpaid lunch break.
• Weekend Coverage:
  Participation in a rotating schedule for every other weekend is required.
  Weekend shifts generally fall between 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM and range from 9 to 11 hours, including a 1-hour lunch break.
• Holidays:
  Availability to work select holidays on a rotating basis.
• Overnight Coverage:
  Occasional overnight shifts may be required, assigned on a rotating, as-needed basis.
• Remote Work Option:
  Remote work opportunities may be available on a rotating schedule, based on team needs and employee preference.

Education:

Bachelor's or Pharm D

License/Certification:

• Valid, Unblemished TSBP Pharmacist License (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person