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. FLSA Status Exempt Qualifications Education 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 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 (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 Licenses and Certifications Required: PHRM – Pharmacist – State Licensure – Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV 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 Regulation_PSV within 90 days Preferred: IV Certification – Intravenous certification (Various) Knowledge and Abilities 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 People Essential Functions Promotes a positive work environment and leads the team to be dynamic and focused, actively helping one another to achieve optimal department results; collaborates with other health care professionals as needed for problem resolution and patient‑specific goals Develops educational materials and provides educational programs for pharmacy staff and other hospital personnel; serves as a preceptor for students and pharmacy residents Communicates regularly with pharmacy management regarding personnel issues, quality improvement initiatives, and regulatory compliance; implements protocols and objectives with team members to optimize performance, teamwork, patient safety, and customer service Service Essential Functions Manages daily workload fluctuations, recommending changes for optimum patient care regarding staffing assignments and work output; oversees activities of staff and coordinates activities to ensure accurate and timely delivery of medications while functioning as shift coordinator Performs functions of a unit‑based pharmacist and exercises good judgment in patient care decisions by providing operational and clinical support, including order verification, problem resolution, processing orders/requests, responding to consult requests, automatic stop orders, medication histories, patient counseling, and proactive drug therapy reviews and monitoring Serves as a liaison for other departments and pharmacy to support pharmacy goals and quality initiatives Quality/Safety Essential Functions Coordinates department reporting related to specialty focus area; collects, collates, monitors, reviews, and reports statistical information, including inventory analysis, quality management, and productivity data generated by the pharmacy information system Works with other departments as an expert in specialty focus area to improve patient care by participating in hospital and departmental quality management activities; identifies and resolves operational and clinical service issues related to technology; oversees quality assurance processes and applies proven methodology (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean) as appropriate Reviews and updates policies and procedures assigned by the department director and/or manager Finance Essential Functions Participates in developing the department’s annual budget as it relates to the specialty focus area; assists the medical staff in selecting cost‑effectively therapies that meet individual patient needs Identifies and implements cost savings and/or revenue opportunities for the hospital and shares ideas with pharmacy staff and management; manages inventory to minimize waste and expired drugs while using resources effectively and efficiently Self‑motivates to independently manage time effectively and prioritize tasks for self, pharmacy technicians, and other support staff Growth/Innovation Essential Functions Assists pharmacy administration in planning, developing, implementing, and monitoring new pharmacy programs and services for the assigned work area and department that address safety, finance, and operational initiatives, including monitoring established services Contributes regularly to intra‑departmental, interdepartmental activities, and professional publications; presents at local, state, and national meetings; provides in‑services for pharmacy, medical, nursing, and nutrition staff in area of specialty practice; seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies Leads technology assessment, selection, development, planning, and implementation of automated systems Supplemental Requirements Work Attire : Uniform: No Scrubs: Yes Business professional: Yes Other (department approved): No On‑Call : On Call: No Travel : May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: Yes May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: No #J-18808-Ljbffr Houston Methodist