Pharmacist (Days)

ADVANCED SPECIALTY HOSPITALS•Houston, TX

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Houston Specialty Hospital is looking for an Administrative Assistant in our newly renovated facility at 205 Hollow Tree Lane, Spring, TX. The pharmacist supervises the pharmacy technician and is responsible for the accurate preparation, dispensation, and management of medications for incarcerated individuals, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and institutional policies. The pharmacist collaborates with healthcare providers and security personnel to deliver safe and effective pharmaceutical care in a secure environment.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (B.S. Pharm.).
Current and unrestricted Texas Pharmacist license.
Two years hospital staff pharmacist experience, preferably in a correctional healthcare setting.
BLS and IV certification required.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements to include an annual background check.

Nice To Haves

preferably in a correctional healthcare setting

Responsibilities

Applies expert knowledge of drugs and related protocols, to verify physician orders for medications using pharmacy information system. Checks drug and dose in relation to stated patient issue and addresses automated alerts from the system regarding drug type, dose, and other metrics.
Review and interpret provider medication orders using the pharmacy information system; apply expert knowledge of pharmacology to verify appropriateness of drug type, dose, and therapeutic use, addressing automated alerts and clinical flags as needed.
Dispense and verify prescribed medications according to state and federal laws.
Adjust medication dosages based on established clinical protocols, patient-specific factors, and concurrent therapies; complete related clinical tasks, including those involving antimicrobial stewardship.
Manage controlled substances and inventory in compliance with DEA and facility policies, including detailed documentation, completion of checklists, and auditing of outdated medications in states where Pharmacy Technicians are not permitted to do so.
Provide drug information and consultative support to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare personnel.
Ensure compliance with formulary guidelines and participate in formulary management and cost-containment efforts.
Oversee medication storage, security, and expiration date monitoring within the facility.
Educate staff and patients on medication use, adherence, and potential side effects.
Participate in audits, inspections, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Document all pharmaceutical activities accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
Maintain strict adherence to facility safety, security, and confidentiality protocols.