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 his/her 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 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 related to the respective specialty areas of focus. This position contributes to fulfilling the department's mission by collaborating to provide innovative, personalized, cost effective pharmaceutical care in a culture dedicated to quality and safety.

Evening Shift: 3pm-11:30pm

EDUCATION

• Graduate of 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

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 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 (i.e., 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

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• PHRM - Pharmacist - State Licensure -- or eligible for Texas Pharmacist License within 90 days and
• BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) within 90 days and
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation -- as determined by entity need (See manager for details and tracking certification information) within 90 days and
• PPC- Pharmacist Preceptor Cert - State Licensure within 90 days and
• SCAT - Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique -- and horizontal and/or vertical use Certification (*If verifying and/or preparing any sterile product- See manager for details and tracking certification information) within 90 days