Pharmacist, Healthcare

Company Description

International Health and Medical Services delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery.

We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites эк. many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation.

Within our portfolio of companies, International Health and Medical Services headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care.

This position is contingent upon award

International Health and Medical Services is looking for an experienced Pharmacist to manage the procurement, dispensing, and monitoring of medications to ensure safe and effective pharmaceutical care for patients. This role includes collaborating with healthcare providers to optimize medication management, provide drug information, and contribute to the overall health and well‑being of the patient population.

• Responsible for the provision of a full range of pharmacy services at the assigned facility as well as ensuring compliance with the pharmacy policies and procedures as stated in the Pharmaceutical Services Directive and Guide.
• Responsible for managing all pharmaceutical activities including the purchase, inventory, control, and record keeping of all Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) controlled substances stored in the pharmacy.
• Responsible for securing and maintaining a current facility DEA Registration Number and maintaining necessary legal records on controlled substance items.
• Provide EDT directly to patients within discipline Scope of Practice and perform functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing and or granted privileges.
• Provide treatment of persons throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and facility setting.
• Respond to and or coordinate response to medical emergencies.
• Read individual prescriptions and determines the name of the drug, strength, and dosage of drugs to be dispensed.
• Adjust prescription instructions and drug quantities to correspond to strengths and dosage forms stocked at the medical clinic.
• Correlate instructions on the prescription with pharmacy policy limitations and notes such on the prescription.
• Type accurate and concise labels that precisely convey provider’s instructions to the patients.
• Fill prescriptions by obtaining the correct drug stock, counting the correct amount of medication, placing the medication in smaller containers, and affixing the prescription label and all appropriate auxiliary labels.
• Counsel patients on the appropriate use of medication, utilizing the patient’s native language if possible, or medication information handouts in the patient’s native language.
• Screen all prescriptions upon receipt concerning availability of drug and dosage prescribed.
• Discuss therapeutic options with the provider suggesting drugs listed in the program formulary if drug requested is not on formulary.
• If a non‑formulary drug is deemed necessary, assists the provider in filling out a non‑formulary request form and obtaining approval where necessary.
• Answer routine inquiries from doctors, nurses, and other staff on the availability of specific items, drugs in stock, new…