Pharmacist

Legacy Community Health•Houston, TX

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Legacy Community Health is seeking a Pharmacist to provide safe, accessible, patient-centered pharmacy care as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare team. The role connects patients, providers, families, and pharmacy services through accurate prescription processing and verification, patient counseling, medication therapy management, drug utilization reviews, and evidence-based practice. The Pharmacist helps identify medication interactions, duplicative therapies, adherence barriers, and other issues that may affect patient safety and outcomes. The position is based at Legacy Montrose in Houston, Texas. The stated pharmacy schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM–8:00 PM, and Saturday, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM. Pharmacist-in-Charge responsibilities may be eligible for a bi-weekly stipend and monthly cell phone stipend; availability before or after scheduled shifts may be required to respond to business needs. The Pharmacist may also be required to obtain additional state licenses to support expansion into other states. Legacy Community Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center serving Greater Houston and the Gulf Coast. Its mission is driving healthy change in communities, with an emphasis on collaboration, initiative, continuous improvement, empathy, and professionalism.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited college or university of pharmacy with a Pharm.D. or a B.S. with equivalent experience.
Immunization certification.
Valid Texas Pharmacist license.
Valid Texas Pharmacist Preceptor license.
Maintain First Aid/CPR.
AAHIVP certification, or obtain it within 18 months of hire for patient-facing roles.
At least two years of healthcare experience.
Participate in and maintain eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid, workers’ compensation, applicable federal and state reimbursement programs, and requested commercial health benefit programs.
Computer experience with Windows, Excel, and accounting software.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Above-average organizational skills.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks.
Ongoing discretion and secure management of confidential and sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

Post-graduate pharmacy residency.
At least one year of experience in community pharmacy management, precepting student pharmacists, direct patient care or counseling, HIV/AIDS, geriatrics, pediatrics, Ryan White programs, AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), Patient Assistance Program (PAP), or 340B.
Bilingual English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Interpret, clarify, and transcribe medication orders accurately and promptly.
Review diagnoses, weight or body surface area, allergies, drug interactions, medication profiles, provider notes, and relevant laboratory information to assess prescriptions and refills.
Practice pharmacy in compliance with governing regulatory authorities and applicable laws and standards.
Review patient profiles and conduct Drug Utilization Reviews to identify inappropriate drug selection or dosage, duplication, interactions, and allergies.
Document adverse drug reactions and relevant interactions with patients and healthcare providers.
Dispense medications and maintain accurate inventory records as required by regulatory authorities.
Stay current with new drugs, devices, and medical literature to promote evidence-based medicine.
Interview and counsel patients on health, illness prevention, medication use, and applicable voluntary family planning and preventive health services.
Provide patients, families, and providers with drug information and education, including information about interactions, side effects, dosage, and storage.
Assess medication adherence during counseling.
Set priorities and work independently and cooperatively with people inside and outside the department.
Perform and oversee pharmacy staff to support efficient, courteous, and professional service.
Serve as a resource for patients’ clinical and non-clinical questions and support customer service and productivity.
Conduct comprehensive medication reviews, identify therapy gaps, optimize treatment regimens, and collaborate with providers through Medication Therapy Management.
Document MTM interventions, communications, and outcomes, and follow up on unresolved medication-related issues.
Support reimbursement through grants and prescription assistance programs, follow 340B requirements for eligible patients, replenish inventory, and manage special billing conditions.
Communicate information clearly and concisely in writing and verbally, and interact with patients and healthcare staff with compassion, sensitivity, and professionalism.
Oversee pharmacy compliance with Texas State Board of Pharmacy regulations and other applicable requirements.
Conduct staff meetings about pharmacy updates, procedural changes, and compliance requirements.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve pharmacy operations and quality of care.
Ensure timely reporting and resolution of medication-related errors and safety incidents, supporting continuous quality improvement.
Oversee staffing schedules and assignments to maintain pharmacy coverage and efficient operations.
For eligible Pharmacist-in-Charge responsibilities, provide pharmacy leadership and respond to business needs when required before or after scheduled shifts.
Perform other duties as assigned and demonstrate adaptability and initiative.

Benefits

Paid time off and paid company holidays.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
403(b) retirement plan with company match.
Short-term and long-term disability.
$0 copay for Legacy Provider visits.
$0 copay for prescriptions filled at Legacy Pharmacies.
Travel insurance and pet insurance.
Subsidized gym membership.
Bi-weekly stipend for fulfilling Pharmacist-in-Charge responsibilities, when applicable.
Monthly cell phone stipend for eligible Pharmacist-in-Charge responsibilities.