Job Summary
Memorial Hermann Specialty Pharmacy seeks a Fulfillment Pharmacist to join our team in Katy.
This position will provide support to our Specialty and Retail Pharmacies.
Schedule: M-F, between 8 and 6 p.m. and one weekend a month.
Retail and/or specialty pharmacy experience is highly desired.
Must be able to travel to multiple sites as needed for coverage.
Day-one benefits available!
Medical/Dental
401K retirement
Loan Repayment Program
Personal Time Off (PTO)
And Much More!
The Fulfillment Pharmacist II works according to legal and ethical guidelines to ensure the correct and safe supply of prescriptions and supplies to Specialty Pharmacy patients. They provide patient centered care including, but not limited to: oversight, monitoring, preparation, dispensing, and proper documentation of patient medication therapy. The pharmacist also ensures compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations as well as proper medication storage and documentation.
The Fulfillment Pharmacist reports to the Director of Specialty Pharmacy.
Job DescriptionMinimum Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy.
Licenses/Certifications: Current State of Texas license/permit to practice pharmacy.
Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
- Two or more (2+) years experience in clinical area of practice.
- Specialty pharmacy experience preferred. Knowledge of specialty medications.
- Familiarity with health care reimbursement.
Principal Accountabilities
- Prepares labels and dispenses medications for patients in accordance with physicians' prescriptions; ensures compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations pertaining to the dispensing of drugs, including narcotics and the maintenance or required records.
- Answers questions and provides information to pharmacy customers on drug interactions, side effects, dosage, administration and medication storage.
- Receives and reviews all prescriptions for accuracy and clinical appropriateness.
- Ensures that complete and accurate business and clinical records are maintained.
- Supervises the activities of the pharmacy technical staff and mentors or trains pharmacists, pharmacy students or residents.
- Maintains medication profiles, reviews profiles for drug related problems, and provides consultation on drug research.
- Maintains the scheduling and preparation of routine and new prescription orders. Initiates reports of medication errors or adverse drug interactions.
- Works closely with the Director of Specialty Pharmacy to coordinate daily operations and the implementations of new and existing programs.
- Complies with all regulatory requirements, including HIPAA/HITECH.
- 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.
- 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.
