Pharmacy Administrative Specialist

Position Overview

At Houston Methodist, the Pharmacy Administrative Specialist position is an advanced pharmacist practitioner responsible for providing and coordinating pharmaceutical care to the patients of Houston Methodist through medication use evaluations, drug policy development, and continuous quality management activities related to their specialty focus area designed to improve operational efficiency and patient safety. This position serves on one or more Medical Staff, Hospital, and/or Departmental Committees or Subcommittees.

The Pharmacy Administrative Specialist also serves as a role model for the pharmacists, technicians, pharmacy students, and residents in the integration of clinical and dispensing services in the Department. Other duties include planning and participating in staff development and coordinating intradepartmental quality management and performance improvement initiatives.

Exempt

• Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section
• An advanced degree (i.e., master’s degree or Pharm.D.) preferred

• Must have one of the following:
  • Successful completion of an ASHP-accredited post‑graduate year one (PGY1) and year two (PGY2) residency training programs or equivalent professional experience (e.g., three additional years of pharmacy experience per residency year; completion of a pharmacy fellowship program with a focus in an applicable field may be considered equivalent to a PGY2 residency)
  • Six years of pharmacist experience applicable to the specific work setting (e.g., hospital, specialty pharmacy); may consider HM employee with five years of pharmacy experience and performance that demonstrates leadership abilities

• Required:
  • PHRM – Pharmacist – State Licensure – Texas Department of Licensing and  or eligible for Texas Pharmacist License within 90 days
  • BLS – Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) – American Heart Association within 90 days
  • PPC – Pharmacist Preceptor Cert – State Licensure – Texas Department of Licensing and  within 90 days
• Preferred:
  • IV Certification – Intravenous certification (Various)

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members, and co‑workers in a customer‑service oriented manner
• Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team
• Knowledge of comprehensive pharmacy services including unit‑dose drug distribution, intravenous admixture preparation, nutrition support services, and target drug monitoring
• Professional and technical competence in the selection, evaluation, utilization, and distribution of drugs for all patient groups, neonate to geriatric
• Working knowledge of medical information systems and their design, development, and integration into clinical practice
• Capability to coordinate and supervise the activities of a major pharmacy service area
• Research competence in an area related to the practice of pharmacy
• Ability to work independently and handle challenging diagnostic procedures and patient care situations with sound judgment and clinical skill
• Proficiency in all areas of pharmacy technology
• Computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and EMR software
• Advanced skill in the use of spreadsheet and relational database software for data analysis
• Strong presentation skills and ability to facilitate work teams
• Highly organized with the ability to multi‑task and work effectively with team and stakeholders to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness
• Ability to analyze and solve problems and make decisions on technical and project‑related issues

• Promotes a positive work environment and leads the team to be dynamic and focused, actively helping one…