Staff Pharmacist 503A - Houston, TX - Empower Pharmacy

Position Summary:

At Empower, we're not just filling prescriptions; we're innovating the future of health and wellness. As a Staff Pharmacist in our Dispensing Department, you'll be at the forefront of this transformative journey. This role is your platform to make a significant impact, ensuring that every medication dispensed opens a door to a healthier, happier life for our patients.

 

Your expertise will guide patients through the maze of their medications, illuminating paths to optimal health with your counsel. But your role goes beyond dispensing. You'll be a beacon of knowledge and safety, a critical checkpoint in the medication use process, ensuring every prescription is not just a transaction, but a step towards patient empowerment. Your vigilance and dedication to accuracy ensure that each medication is a key to better health, not just for the patient but for the community at large.

 

At the heart of Empower's mission, you'll find yourself not just contributing but leading the charge in transforming lives through innovative healthcare solutions. If you are excited to be part of a team dedicated to expanding access to affordable medication, we encourage you to apply for the Staff Pharmacist position at Empower.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurately performs final verification of a large volume of prescription orders.
• Leads a team of technicians to ensure metrics are met and all products are delivered to patients in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provides counseling to patients regarding their medications to support appropriate and effective medical therapies.
• Consults with prescribing practitioners to help ensure accurate and appropriate medication use.
• Reviews medication orders and evaluates their appropriateness and completeness.
• Complies with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the State Board of Pharmacy, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Food and Drug Administration.
• Performs all job duties with a friendly, positive, and team-oriented approach.
• Maintains required licenses and certifications, must be in good standing with all regulatory agencies.
• Complies with all company policies, procedures, rules, and standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to remain in a stationary position for a portion of the workday and frequently use their hands and fingers to handle or feel in order to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk for an 8–10-hour shift and reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to cope with varied levels of workload and multiple tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment.
• Accurate data entry skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Bilingual preferred.

 

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus: Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and objectives.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

 

Values

• People: Our people define who we are as a company, and we believe that understanding and addressing the needs of our team, clients, and community is fundamental to fostering a culture of support and growth.
• Quality: Quality stands at the core of our mission, reflecting our commitment to excellence in every medication we produce.
• Service: We are here to serve others. Every interaction with our patients, providers, employees and other stakeholders comes from a place of service.
• Innovation: By continuously exploring new methodologies and embracing technology, we ensure that every solution we offer is at the forefront of pharmaceutical care.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
• 2+ years related experience.

• Licensed and in good standing with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.

Benefits:

• No-Cost Medication: Get your prescribed compounded medications at no cost, ensuring your health without the financial burden.
• Onsite Health & Wellness – IV Therapy Drips: Rejuvenate with complimentary onsite IV Therapy drips, enhancing your well-being and energy levels.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Options: Choose from three medical plans tailored to your needs, plus options for dental and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Telehealth visits: Access board-certified Doctors anytime, anywhere for you and your family.
• Paid & Volunteer Time Off: Enjoy paid time off for personal pursuits and contribute to causes you care about with volunteer time off.
• Paid Holidays (8 scheduled; 2 floating): Celebrate with eight scheduled holidays and two floating holidays, giving you flexibility and time for personal traditions.
• Life & AD&D Coverage: Secure your and your family's financial future with life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account): Manage healthcare expenses smartly with pre-tax dollars in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 401K Dollar-for-Dollar Up to 4%: Invest in your future with our 401K plan, featuring a dollar-for-dollar match up to 4%.
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability: Provided at no cost, which replaces 60% of your income if you become disabled for a long period of time.
• Flexible Schedules: Balance work and life seamlessly with our flexible scheduling options.
• Rewards & Recognition Program: Your hard work doesn't go unnoticed – enjoy rewards and recognition beyond your paycheck.

 

Additional Voluntary Benefits

• Accident Insurance: Pays a lump sum benefit to help cover expenses following an accidental injury.
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance: Enhance your peace of mind with supplemental hospital insurance for unexpected stays.
• Critical Illness: Protect your finances from the expenses of a serious health issue.
• Short-Term Disability: Protect your income during illness or injury with short-term disability coverage.
• Supplemental Life & AD&D: Add an extra layer of financial protection for you and your loved ones with supplemental life and AD&D coverage.
• Legal Services: Access professional legal assistance to address concerns confidently.
• Identity Theft Protection: Safeguard your identity and finances with our identity theft protection benefit.
• Pet Insurance: Care for your furry family members with our pet insurance coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling and support services for a holistic approach to your well-being.