Sup Pharmacy Transition Specialist

Harris Health; Houston (TX); In loco; USD 86.788 - 111.585; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical coverage

Shift differentials

FSAs

Disability insurance

Life/AD&D

401(k)

EAP

Parking

Credit union

Disaster relief

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Descrizione del lavoro

Harris Health seeks a Supervising Pharmacy Transition Specialist at Ben Taub Hospital in Houston to coordinate medication management for patients preparing for discharge. You will reconcile medications, fill prescriptions, coordinate bedside delivery, and provide education to ensure continuity of therapy after discharge.

You’ll work with pharmacists, nurses and physicians and may supervise Technician Transition Specialists.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited School of Pharmacy required
• Doctor of Pharmacy preferred

Mansioni

• Engage patients and reconcile discharge medications.
• Fill prescriptions and coordinate bedside delivery.
• Provide medication education before discharge.
• Make follow-up calls to reinforce education.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, nurses, physicians and other clinical partners.
• Oversee Pharmacy Technician Transition Specialists and support inpatient operations.

Conoscenze

Medication reconciliation

Discharge planning

Patient education

Electronic health records / clinical |

Formazione

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy preferred

Strumenti

Point-of-Sale systems

Clinical systems

Web-based tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Hiring Post: Supervising Pharmacy Transition Specialist

Compensation: $62.66 to $81.46/hour

Career Area: Pharmacy
Location: Ben Taub Hospital, Houston, TX 77030
Position Type: Part-Time
Job ID: 180075

Benefits

• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Shift differentials for weekends and holidays, where applicable
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Subsidized parking
• Access to a credit union
• Employee disaster relief support
• Tuition Reimbursement available after 6 months of employment
• Professional development opportunities

About the Position

Harris Health is seeking a Supervising Pharmacy Transition Specialist to support safe and seamless medication management for patients preparing to leave Ben Taub Hospital.

In this role, you will actively engage patients, reconcile discharge medications, fill prescriptions, coordinate bedside delivery, and provide medication education before discharge. You will also make follow-up calls to reinforce education, answer medication-related questions, and help ensure patients continue appropriate therapy after leaving the hospital.

The Pharmacy Transition Specialist works closely with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nurses, physicians, and other clinical partners to ensure prescriptions are accurate, safe, delivered on time, and clearly understood. This role also oversees Pharmacy Technician Transition Specialists and supports inpatient pharmacy operations when needed.

About Harris Health System

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community through acute care, primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services, with a focus on low-income, uninsured, and underinsured patients.

Ben Taub Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center, and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, a Level III Trauma Center, anchor Harris Health’s network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations, and telemedicine services. Harris Health is nationally recognized for Magnet® nursing excellence, NCQA patient-centered care, and strong academic partnerships with Baylor College of Medicine, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, employees are supported by a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity, accountability, and a commitment to Leading with Love.

Requirements

• Education
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited School of Pharmacy required
  • Doctor of Pharmacy preferred
• Licensure and Certifications
  • Current Texas Pharmacist License or eligibility to obtain licensure within 90 days of employment
  • Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross within 90 days of employment
  • IV Sterile Certification required for inpatient areas and Fondren Pharmacy at Smith Clinic
  • Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification preferred
  • Texas Pharmacist Preceptor Certification preferred
• Experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of related pharmacy experience or completion of a PGY1 residency
• Language Skills
  • Bilingual Spanish preferred
• Communication Skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Exceptional verbal communication and public-speaking skills
  • Ability to explain medication information clearly to patients and families
• Knowledge and Skills
  • Medication reconciliation and discharge planning
  • Patient medication education
  • Mathematics and medical terminology
  • Advanced computer skills
  • Experience with web-based tools, point-of-sale systems, and clinical systems
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities
  • Creative problem-solving and excellent interpersonal skills
• Work Schedule
  • Part-time
  • Flexible availability
  • Weekends and holidays
• Additional Qualifications
  • Professional, confident, efficient, and resourceful
  • Able to take initiative and thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
  • Committed to accuracy, patient safety, and exceptional service

Join Harris Health

and help patients transition safely from hospital care to home by delivering accurate medications, clear education, and compassionate pharmacy support when it matters most.