Pharmacy Educator-Health Education and Learning High School (HEAL)-PT, Days (Northeast)

Job Opportunity At Memorial Hermann

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Description

This grant funded position is part of the Health Education and Learning High School (HEAL) High School program and joint partnership between Memorial Hermann and Aldine ISD. The HEAL high school is a healthcare focused, career-technical education (CTE) high school comprised of targeted learning pathways such as nursing, rehabilitation (PT/OT), pharmacy, imaging, and non-clinical administration. The Memorial Hermann positions associated with this program will work directly with the high school students, Aldine ISD administrators, and Memorial Hermann staff/leaders to build upon the traditional high school and CTE learning with work-based learning, guest school-based lecturers, and simulation experiences to prepare students for promising healthcare careers. Responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering educational programs, orientation activities, and pathway-specific curriculum for HEAL students. Facilitates healthcare career exploration and professional development while building pathway-based knowledge, technical and healthcare skills, and professional competencies through classroom instruction, simulation-based learning, and experiential learning. Provides mentorship, monitors student progress, and supports individual needs to foster academic success, career readiness, and engagement in healthcare professions.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from an accredited university-based program (PharmD or Master's preferred). Completion of ASHP accredited pharmacy practice residency or fellowship or demonstration of equivalent experience preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current license to practice Pharmacy issued by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy Licensure in State of Texas; Pharmacy Sterile Product certification through an in-house program or other accredited program.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Viewed as an "expert and leader" within chosen discipline.
• Knowledge of process improvement roles for facility leaders.
• Values high standards in utilization of pharmacy and hospital computer systems, computer-assisted devices and operations.

Principal Accountabilities

• Serves as an educational resource at the service level and for core pharmacy activities.
• Serves as a role model for competent professional practice by educating, mentoring, and supporting students, staff, residents, and peers.
• Develops curriculum for identified learning needs. Facilitates and coordinates individual learning plans.
• Develops and maintains new employee orientation program.
• Communicates effectively with all levels of the healthcare team.
• 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.
• Collaborates with other disciplines to develop and coordinate facility level Pharmacy education plans.
• Assesses plans, develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates educational needs that are appropriate to the target population including high risk low frequency activities.
• Develops, coordinates, and implements educational courses for internal/external customers that promote the facility as a center of excellence.
• Works independently to develop curriculum for identified learning needs. Coordinates learning plans at the facility level.
• Promotes team approach to healthcare delivery. Partners with other departments in training initiatives. Facilitates effective patient education at the service level. Evaluates effectiveness of patient education.
• 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.