Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Correctional Health

<p> Hiring Post: Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Correctional Health (25K Retention Bonus) <br /> Compensation: $130,332.80 to $169,436.80/year </p><p> Career Area: Correctional Health <br /> Location: Harris County Sheriffs Office, Houston, TX 77002<br /> Position Type: Full-Time <br /> Job ID: 179286 </p> Benefits <ul><li> Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage </li><li> $10k student loan repayment </li><li> $25K Retention Bonus </li><li> Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) </li><li> Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance </li><li> Life and AD&amp;D insurance </li><li> 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions </li><li> Employee Assistance Program (EAP) </li><li> Subsidized parking </li><li> Access to a credit union </li><li> Employee disaster relief support </li><li> Tuition Reimbursement (available after 6 months of employment) </li></ul> About the Position <p> Harris Health System is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Infectious Diseases) to join the Correctional Health team . In this role, you will provide advanced clinical pharmacy services , ensuring optimal and cost-effective medication management for patients. </p><p> You will participate in multi-disciplinary rounds , deliver direct patient care, and support clinical initiatives. This role also includes educating pharmacists, technicians, and healthcare providers , as well as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy interns, technicians, and residents . The position requires a strong commitment to innovation, clinical excellence, and improving patient outcomes. </p> About Harris Health System <p> Harris Health System 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, focusing on low-income, uninsured, and underinsured populations through acute care, primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services. </p><p> Its flagship hospitals Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor a network of 39 clinics, health centers, and specialty locations, including telemedicine services. Harris Health is nationally recognized for Magnet nursing excellence , NCQA patient-centered care , and strong academic partnerships with institutions such as Baylor College of Medicine , UTHealth , MD Anderson Cancer Center , and the University of Houston . </p> Requirements <ul><li> Education : <ul><li> Doctor of Pharmacy ( PharmD ) </li></ul></li><li> Licensure/Certification : <ul><li> Registered with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy </li><li> Must obtain Texas licensure within 90 days if new graduate or reciprocity applicant </li><li> ACPE IV Sterile Certification required </li><li> Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Certification required </li></ul></li><li> Experience : <ul><li> Minimum of 3 years clinical pharmacy experience </li><li> OR completion of ASHP-accredited PGY1 or PGY2 residency program </li></ul></li><li> Communication Skills : <ul><li> Above Average Verbal (heavy public contact) </li><li> Strong written communication (reports) </li></ul></li><li> Technical Skills : <ul><li> Proficiency in MS Word and computer applications </li></ul></li><li> Knowledge/Skills : <ul><li> Analytical and research skills </li><li> Medical terminology </li><li> Statistical and mathematical knowledge </li><li> Clinical design and problem-solving abilities </li></ul></li><li> Work Schedule : <ul><li> Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, overtime, travel, and on-call </li></ul></li> </ul> <p> Join Harris Health System and play a vital role in advancing clinical pharmacy practice while improving patient outcomes in a correctional health setting. </p>