Pharmacist In Charge (Specialty) - El Paso, TX

House Rx•El Paso, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

House Rx is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist with specialty experience to serve as Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) at its customer site in El Paso, Texas. This onsite role works closely with specialty care clinics to optimize outcomes for specialty patients and improve the pharmacy experience for patients and caregivers. The PIC oversees pharmacy operations and compliance, supports coordinated clinical care, and helps patients access specialty medications. The role also contributes to pharmacy growth and the development of workflows and processes in a startup environment.

Requirements

Leadership experience in a pharmacy.
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent advanced degree.
Licensed pharmacist in the state of employment; the active, unrestricted license must be eligible for PIC status in North Carolina, as stated in the posting.
Experience navigating specialty medication benefits investigations, prior authorizations, and financial assistance, including composing appeal letters and seeking available assistance.
Comfortable engaging with patients, providers, and care-team members in person and over the phone.
Knowledgeable about specialty medications and willing to learn unfamiliar therapeutic areas.
Proficient with pharmacy software systems; examples include QS1, ComputerRx, PioneerRx, and WAM.
Strong organization and attention to detail, with a focus on patient care, comprehensive documentation, and reliable execution.
Creative problem-solving skills, initiative, and the ability to contribute independently while promoting teamwork and collaboration.
Interest in working in a startup environment and building workflows and processes from the ground up.

Nice To Haves

Prior Pharmacist-in-Charge experience.
Experience with EMR systems such as EPIC, Cerner, or NextGen.
Experience with specialty pharmacy systems such as Therigy, Asembia1, or ScriptMed.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable territory, state, and federal pharmacy laws, Board of Pharmacy regulations, DEA requirements, and other standards.
Serve as the designated Pharmacist-in-Charge, with accountability for licensure, controlled-substance oversight, and regulatory inspections.
Oversee daily pharmacy operations, ensuring accurate dispensing, patient safety, and adherence to clinical protocols.
Maintain and enforce policies and procedures for prescription processing, drug storage, and security.
Lead audits, maintain records, and coordinate responses to regulatory bodies and accrediting organizations.
Supervise and train pharmacists, technicians, and support staff, ensuring quality standards and continuing-education compliance.
Collaborate with providers and clinic staff to support coordinated patient care, formulary optimization, and medication access.
Investigate and resolve medication incidents, document findings, and support continuous quality improvement.
Manage inventory, including procurement, temperature-sensitive drug handling, and recalls.
Participate in strategic planning for pharmacy growth, service-line expansion, and value-based care initiatives.
Provide clinical expertise through patient counseling, therapeutic substitution, and prior-authorization reviews.
Serve as the workflow expert across the pharmacy process, from receipt of prescription through dispensing.
Help patients gain access to specialty medications by navigating benefits investigations, prior authorizations, financial assistance, and appeals.