Harris Health System

Pharmacy Transition Specialist

Harris Health System$85K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm. D. from an accredited school
  • 2 years related pharmacy experience or PGY1 residency
  • Texas Pharmacist License, or eligible for licensure
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days
  • IV Sterile Certification required for inpatient areas
  • Bilingual Spanish preferred
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Engage patients to ensure optimal medication management
  • Coordinate delivery and education of medications before discharge
  • Oversee Pharmacy Technician Transition Specialists
  • Reconcile patient discharge medications for accuracy
  • Perform bedside education on medications for patients
  • Make follow-up calls to discharged patients for medication inquiries
  • Collaborate with nursing and medical staff for seamless service

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule including holidays and weekends
  • Opportunity to interact closely with healthcare professionals
  • Focus on patient-centered care for improved outcomes
  • Emphasis on teamwork and collaboration
  • Professional growth and leadership opportunities
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Job Summary

The Pharmacist Transition Specialist priority is to deliver optimal medication management across all dimensions of care at all times and ensure world class service recognized for excellence. The Pharmacy Transition Specialist is responsible for actively engaging patients, fulfilling prescriptions for accuracy and safety, and coordinating medication delivery and medication education to patient's bedside prior to discharge. The Pharmacy Transition Specialist simplifies the discharge medication process, making it easy, so that patients can focus on what really matters - getting better and staying healthy. The Pharmacy Transition Specialist provides customer service excellence to all patients, creating unforgettable patient experiences. The Pharmacy transition specialist will work closely with individuals from pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff to ensure prescriptions are filled, delivered, and education provided on time before patient is discharged from the hospital. Coordination of efforts with nursing and physicians is critical. The clinical pharmacist Transition Specialist recognizes physicians and nurses as essential partners with shared goals of delivering the remarkable patient experience.

The Pharmacist Transition Specialist will oversee Pharmacy Technician Transition Specialists, reconcile patient discharge medications, fill prescriptions, perform bedside medication education and make follow-up phone calls to discharged patients to validate medication education and to answer any questions patient may have following hospital discharge. Pharmacist Transition Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that all patients are discharged on appropriate therapy. The need for accuracy and precision in all aspects of the job is essential to ensure patient health and safety. During down time, the clinical pharmacist transition specialist is expected to work with inpatient staff and managers to support inpatient pharmacy operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Degrees:
Bachelor of Pharmacy Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm. D. degree from an accredited school of Pharmacy
Doctor of Pharmacy Preferred

Licenses & Certifications:
Board Certified Pharmacy Specialist Board of Pharmacy Specialties Certification Preferred
Basic Life Support American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of employment.
Pharmacist Texas Pharmacist License or eligible for Texas Pharmacist License; must obtain licensure within 90 days of employment.
Texas Pharmacist Preceptor Certification Preferred
IV Sterile Certification Required for all inpatient areas and Fondren Pharmacy at Smith Clinic. Preferred for All Other Outpatient

Work Experience:
Two (2) Years Work Experience related pharmacy experience or PGY1 residency

Language Skills:
Bilingual Spanish Preferred

Communication Skills:
Verbal/Written Additional details
Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Mathematics
Medical Terminology Knowledge

Work Schedule:
Flexible
Holidays
Weekends

Other Requirements:
Demonstrates professionalism, confidence, strong organizational skills, efficiency, initiative, resourcefulness, and an ability to work in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills. Creative problem-solving ability.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Creative problem solving ability.
Advanced computer skills.
Experience with web based tools, point of sale, and clinical systems.

Job Category

Allied Health

About Harris Health System

Harris Health System is a public health care system that provides medical care to residents of Harris County, Texas. The system was founded in 1966 and operates hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities throughout the county. Harris Health System provides a wide range of services, including primary care, specialty care, emergency care, and behavioral health services. The system also operates a health plan that provides insurance coverage to eligible residents. Harris Health System is governed by a board of trustees appointed by the Harris County Commissioners Court.
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