Staff Pharmacist - Specialty (Days)
About The Position
We are searching for a Staff Pharmacist — someone who thrives in a patient-centered, high-touch clinical setting. In this position, you will promote pharmaceutical care by managing complex specialty medication therapies, identifying and preventing potential drug-related problems, and resolving actual drug-related problems. Additionally, you will perform the duties of a registered pharmacist with an emphasis on specialty medication management, patient counseling, and adherence support. All responsibilities will be performed in a manner developmentally appropriate for the ages of patients served (0–adult). As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or Pharm.D. required
- RPH certification from the state of Texas required
Nice To Haves
- 2+ years of pharmacist experience preferred
- specialty pharmacy or ambulatory clinic experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Ensures specialty medications meet the highest standards for safety, efficacy, and appropriate utilization
- Participates in the education of patients, caregivers, and the community on specialty disease states, complex medication regimens, and self-administration techniques
- Supports patient safety systems, including monitoring for adverse effects, drug interactions, and therapy-specific risk management programs (e.g., REMS)
- Checks all available means of communication including e-mail, mailbox, and voicemail every shift
- Ensures the smooth operation of the specialty clinic pharmacy and acts as a role model for technicians and other pharmacists as evidenced by lack of complaints, medication incident reports, and peer review
- Maintains specialty drug records and documentation according to departmental policy, including limited distribution drug (LDD) program requirements
- Contributes to the medication management process, including prior authorization support, benefits verification coordination, and therapy initiation workflows
- Conducts patient medication reviews and counseling, ensuring that patients and caregivers understand their specialty medication therapies, administration techniques, storage requirements, and adherence expectations
- Monitors patient outcomes and adherence, collaborating with clinic providers to optimize therapy and address barriers to care
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives and supports clinical program development within the specialty pharmacy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
