Pharmacy Educator-Health Education and Learning High School (HEAL)-PT, Days (Northeast)

Memorial Hermann Health System

60d•Onsite

About The Position

This grant-funded position is part of the Health Education and Learning High School (HEAL) program, a partnership between Memorial Hermann and Aldine ISD. The HEAL high school focuses on healthcare careers, including nursing, rehabilitation, pharmacy, imaging, and administration. Memorial Hermann positions in this program will collaborate with high school students, Aldine ISD administrators, and Memorial Hermann staff to enhance traditional high school and CTE learning through work-based learning, guest lecturers, and simulation experiences, preparing students for healthcare careers. The role involves developing, coordinating, and delivering educational programs, orientation, and curriculum for HEAL students. The educator will facilitate healthcare career exploration and professional development by building pathway-based knowledge, technical skills, and professional competencies through classroom instruction, simulation, and experiential learning. Responsibilities include providing mentorship, monitoring student progress, and supporting individual needs to promote academic success, career readiness, and engagement in healthcare professions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from an accredited university-based program (PharmD or Master’s preferred).
Completion of ASHP accredited pharmacy practice residency or fellowship or demonstration of equivalent experience preferred.
Current license to practice Pharmacy issued by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy Licensure in State of Texas.
Pharmacy Sterile Product certification through an in-house program or other accredited program.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Viewed as an “expert and leader” within chosen discipline.
Knowledge of process improvement roles for facility leaders.
Values high standards in utilization of pharmacy and hospital computer systems, computer-assisted devices and operations.

Nice To Haves

PharmD or Master’s degree
Completion of ASHP accredited pharmacy practice residency or fellowship or demonstration of equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Serves as an educational resource at the service level and for core pharmacy activities.
Serves as a role model for competent professional practice by educating, mentoring, and supporting students, staff, residents, and peers.
Develops curriculum for identified learning needs.
Facilitates and coordinates individual learning plans.
Develops and maintains new employee orientation program.
Communicates effectively with all levels of the healthcare team.
Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency.
Supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization.
Serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
Collaborates with other disciplines to develop and coordinate facility level Pharmacy education plans.
Assesses plans, develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates educational needs that are appropriate to the target population including high risk low frequency activities.
Develops, coordinates, and implements educational courses for internal/external customers that promote the facility as a center of excellence.
Works independently to develop curriculum for identified learning needs.
Coordinates learning plans at the facility level.
Promotes team approach to healthcare delivery.
Partners with other departments in training initiatives.
Facilitates effective patient education at the service level.
Evaluates effectiveness of patient education.
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Other duties as assigned.