Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Harris Health System
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Harris Health System
Public integrated health system delivering care
Compensation: $130,332.80 to $169,436.80/year
Retention Bonus: $25,000
Career Area: Pharmacy
Location: Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Houston, TX 77026
Position Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 181194
$25K Retention Bonus
Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage
$10k student loan repayment
Shift differentials where applicable
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Subsidized parking
Access to a credit union
Employee disaster relief support
Tuition Reimbursement available after 6 months of employment
Harris Health is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Oncology to join the pharmacy team at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.
In this role, you will deliver optimal medication management across all dimensions of patient care while serving as a clinical resource to pharmacists and the interdisciplinary healthcare team. You will help develop and support innovative practices and service delivery models designed to provide cost-effective, safe, and effective medication management for the populations Harris Health serves.
Responsibilities include participating in multidisciplinary rounds, clinical initiatives, direct patient care, and educational and training activities. You will also provide education to pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals while serving as a preceptor for pharmacy interns, technicians, and ASHP-accredited pharmacy residents.
This position combines advanced oncology pharmacy expertise, direct patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, education, and clinical leadership to help advance Harris Health's vision of pharmacy excellence.
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 through acute care, primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services, with a focus on low-income, uninsured, and underinsured patients.
Ben Taub Hospital (Level I Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level III Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations, and telemedicine services. Harris Health is nationally recognized for Magnet® nursing excellence, NCQA patient-centered care, and its academic partnerships with Baylor College of Medicine, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
At Harris Health, we foster a culture built on compassion, collaboration, integrity, accountability, excellence, and a commitment to Leading with Love.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited School of Pharmacy required
Doctor of Pharmacy preferred
Experience and Residency
Option 1: Minimum of 3 years of progressive clinical practice experience within the specialty area and completion of a PGY1 ASHP-accredited residency program
OR
Option 2: No prior work experience required with completion of both PGY1 and PGY2 ASHP-accredited residency programs
Licensure and Certifications
Texas Pharmacist License or eligibility for Texas Pharmacist licensure; licensure must be obtained within 90 days of employment
Texas Pharmacist Preceptor Certification within 90 days of employment
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross within 90 days of employment
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from an American Heart Association-accredited course required for inpatient positions and Outpatient Oncology before or within 6 months of employment
IV Sterile Certification required for inpatient areas and Fondren Pharmacy; preferred for other outpatient settings
Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification must be completed within 18 months if not held at the time of appointment, unless previously grandfathered
Communication Skills
Above-average verbal communication skills
Strong written communication and report-writing skills
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
Knowledge and Skills
Advanced medication management
Clinical pharmacy practice
Analytical abilities
Medical terminology
Mathematics
Research knowledge and abilities
Statistical knowledge and abilities
Design knowledge and skills
MS Word and computer proficiency
Ability to educate and precept pharmacy professionals and trainees
Work Schedule
Full-time
Flexible schedule
Weekends and holidays as required
On-call availability
Overtime and travel as needed
Career Area: Pharmacy
Position Type: Full-Time
Pay: $130,332.80 - $169,436.80/year
Retention Bonus: $25,000
Location: Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Houston, TX 77026, United States
Job ID: 181194
Join Harris Health as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Oncology and bring your advanced pharmacy expertise to LBJ Hospital, where you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, optimize medication therapy, educate future pharmacy professionals, and help deliver high-quality care to patients across Harris County.
Public integrated health system delivering care
Harris Health System is a public, integrated health system that provides high-quality, person-centered care to its communities and coordinates services across the care continuum with community and academic partners. It uses a unified model called One Harris Health to bridge departments and roles, enabling coordinated, accessible care delivered through collaboration, technology, and partnerships. The system relies on a strategic technology plan to improve health outcomes, patient safety, efficiency, access, and workforce resilience, and it commits to enterprise risk management and ongoing innovation. Its distinct approach includes strong internal and external collaboration, commitment to local businesses, and a focus on community health outcomes rather than siloed services. The goal is to create healthier communities by delivering coordinated care, leveraging technology, and partnering with providers, schools, researchers, and community organizations to improve health across the region.
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