Pharmacist Lead

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Pharmacist Lead today with HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress.

Job Summary and Qualifications

In conjunction with or in the absence of the Director of Pharmacy, this position will provide structure, guidance, accountability, and financial viability for customers (patients, physicians, employees, visitors, and investors) who receive pharmacy services in a professional and efficient manner.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITY

•  Directs, supervises, and coordinates the activities of the Pharmacy Department, in the compounding and dispensing of medications and intravenous solutions. This is accomplished through the use of standard physical and chemical procedures to fill written medication orders and prescription requests issued by approved medical staff physicians, or qualified prescribers.
•  Coordinates the day-to-day operation of the department. Schedules and assigns areas of responsibility to the pharmacy staff and supervises the prompt and correct completion of assigned duties.
•  Assists, coordinates, and supervises staff pharmacists and technicians in the performance of their duties.
•  Performs distributive functions of the department with staff pharmacists and technicians.
•  Consults with nursing and ancillary department directors, managers, and coordinators.
•  Ensures the competence of pharmacists and technicians are obtained.
•  Initiates and evaluates programs to be implemented by Pharmacy Services as they pertain to the general operation of the department.
•  Participates in the development and maintenance of Policies and Procedures.
•  Assists in the integration of clinical services with the distributive functions of the department.
• Capable of assisting in Acudose/Robotic/Meditech maintenance and upgrades
•  Performs quality monitoring functions as requested
•  Promotes positive customer services with internal and external customers.
•  Perform all other job related duties as assigned.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• IV Therapy
• Pharmacist
• (BCSCP) Compounded Sterile Preparations Pharmacy Specialty
• No Travel Required
• No experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, a campus of HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, is a 165+ bed, general acute care hospital, founded in 2006 by local physicians who wanted to create a sophisticated, patient-friendly healthcare environment for their community. We strive to provide world-class healthcare to patients throughout Cypress, TX and Northwest Houston. HCA Houston North Cypress provides comprehensive services utilizing the latest in medical technology and equipment. We employ well-respected area physicians and aim to provide an upscale five-star hotel-like ambiance with the comfort of those we care for in mind. Our services include a 20+ bed unit ICU, robotic-assisted surgery, orthopedic care, joint replacement surgery, cancer care, advanced wound care services using hyperbaric medicine, advanced breast cancer screening and imaging, and much more. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Pharmacist Lead opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.