Highlights
Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Cardiac Life SupportAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) with course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) required for inpatient positions & Outpatient Oncology prior to or within 6 months of employment.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Houston, TX |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1966 |
| Website | https://www.harrishealth.org/en/pages/home.aspx |
Description
Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.
Job Summary
The employee's number one job responsibility is to deliver optimal medication management across all dimensions of care every time. The pharmacy vision is to become world-class pharmacy recognized for excellence.
This individual will serve as a resource to the interdisciplinary team, and other pharmacists while delivering innovative practices and service delivery models that ensure cost effective and optimal medication management in the population we serve. Individual will participate in operational and clinical duties of a clinical pharmacist as assigned and required.
Multi-disciplinary rounds including clinical initiatives, direct patient care and educational/training activities will be performed. Individual will also provide education to technicians, pharmacists, and other health care practitioners. They will serve as a preceptor of pharmacy interns, technicians, and ASHP-accredited pharmacy residents.
Minimum Qualifications
Degrees:
Bachelor of Pharmacy Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm. D. degree from an accredited school of Pharmacy
Doctor of Pharmacy Preferred
Work Experience:
Three (3) Years Work Experience of progressive clinical practice within specialty area and completion of PGY1 from an ASHP-accredited residency program
(OR)
No Experience Required with completion of PGY1 and PGY2 from an ASHP-accredited residency program
Licenses & Certifications:
Adv. Cardiac Life SupportAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) with course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) required for inpatient positions & Outpatient Oncology prior to or within 6 months of employment.
Preferred for All other Outpatient
IV Sterile Certification Required for all inpatient areas and Fondren Pharmacy Preferred All other Outpatient
Board Certified Pharmacy Specialist Board of Pharmacy Specialties Certification to be completed within 18 months, if not held at the time of appointment (unless previously grand-fathered)
Basic Life SupportAmerican Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of employment.
Neonatal Resuscitation ProgramOnly required for NICU/ EC Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Pediatric Adv. Life SupportOnly required for NICU/ EC Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
PharmacistTexas Pharmacist License or eligible for Texas Pharmacist License; must obtain licensure within 90 days of employment.
Texas Pharmacist Preceptor Certificationwithin 90 days of employment
Communication Skills:
Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact)
Writing/Reports
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Analytical Abilities
Design Knowledge and Skills
Mathematics
Medical Terminology Knowledge
Research Knowledge and Abilities
Statistical Knowledge and Abilities
Work Schedule:
Flexible
Holidays
On-Call
Overtime
Travel
Weekends
Other Requirements:
MS Word, PC
About Company
Harris Health is a nationally recognized health system comprising three teaching hospitals and an extensive network of ambulatory care centers serving the people of Harris County, Texas, since 1966. Staffed by the faculty, fellows and residents from two nationally ranked medical schools, Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Harris Health is the first healthcare system in Houston to receive the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) designation for its network of patient-centered medical homes.
Each year, Harris Health provides more than 1.8 million total outpatient visits through its more than 40 ambulatory care facilities. Additionally, Harris Health sees more than 177,000 emergency visits at its Level 1 and Level 3 trauma centers and 35,000 hospital admissions through its three hospitals: Ben Taub, LBJ and Quentin Mease. Established by voter referendum to enhance the level of charity care available in the community, Harris Health System has often received national recognition for serving those in need and for its achievements in operational excellence, such as being named to the 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Most Wired Hospitals lists by the American Hospital Association's Hospitals & Health Networks magazine.
Additionally, Harris Health System is pleased that each of its three hospitals: Ben Taub, Lyndon B. Johnson and Quentin Mease - achieved Pathway to Excellence designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.