Ambulatory Care Pharmacist

Memorial Hermann Health System•Cypress, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Memorial Hermann Specialty Pharmacy seeks a Fulfillment Pharmacist to support its Specialty and Retail Pharmacies. The position provides patient-centered pharmacy care, including oversight, monitoring, preparation, dispensing, and documentation of medication therapy. The pharmacist ensures prescriptions and supplies are provided safely and correctly, and that medication storage and records comply with applicable laws and regulations. The schedule is Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., with one weekend per month. The pharmacist must be able to travel to multiple sites as needed for coverage. The position reports to the Director of Specialty Pharmacy.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy.
Current State of Texas license or permit to practice pharmacy.
Two or more years of experience in a clinical area of practice.
Able to travel to multiple sites as needed for coverage.

Nice To Haves

Specialty pharmacy experience.
Knowledge of specialty medications.
Familiarity with health care reimbursement.
Retail pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare labels and dispense medications in accordance with physicians’ prescriptions and applicable laws and regulations, including requirements for narcotics and records.
Answer pharmacy customers’ questions about drug interactions, side effects, dosage, administration, and medication storage.
Receive and review prescriptions for accuracy and clinical appropriateness.
Maintain complete and accurate business and clinical records.
Supervise pharmacy technical staff and mentor or train pharmacists, pharmacy students, or residents.
Maintain medication profiles, review them for drug-related problems, and provide consultation on drug research.
Maintain scheduling and preparation of routine and new prescription orders; initiate reports of medication errors or adverse drug interactions.
Work with the Director of Specialty Pharmacy to coordinate daily operations and implement new and existing programs.
Comply with regulatory requirements, including HIPAA/HITECH.
Promote safe care for patients, staff, and visitors, and follow organizational policies and standards for time management, supply management, productivity, and service quality.
Meet mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements; support department goals and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Model Memorial Hermann service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned.