Pharmacist (Per Diem Specialty)

Pharmacist (Per Diem / PRN Onsite Specialty)Position Purpose: Coordinate and assist in managing and participating in pharmacy services, including dispensing of medications, quality assurance and clinical monitoring activities.Key Details: Work location is 1311 W. Sam Houston Pkwy N., Houston, TX 77043. The working hours are part-time, PRN/Per Diem, as needed. Pharmacy hours are Monday-Friday between 8:00 AM-6:00 PM CST, with shifts usually 8 hours or less based on business needs, including coverage for vacations and other projects. Hours are not guaranteed and can range from 8-32 hours per week, varying from week to week. Generally, scheduling will be provided with a month's notice. This role supports specialty pharmacy operations in a fast-paced environment, including filling prescriptions for specialty patients, order picking, labeling, verification, inventory management, packaging, and shipping.Responsibilities:Participate in decisions regarding the pharmaceutical services within assigned scope including:Assessing the patient's general pharmaceutical needsPlanning for the pharmaceutical services provisionParticipating in the overall plan of careParticipating in the overall quality assessment and improvement planReceive physician prescription orders and evaluate the appropriateness of these orders for dosage, drug choice, potential drug interactions, route of administration and stabilitySupervise the filling, receiving, compounding, and dispensing activities involved in providing finished product to the patientEnsure that the patient chart is complete for allergies, height, weight, current and past medical history, clinical laboratory results and concurrent medications (including over-the-counter or home remedy medications)Ensure that when necessary, laboratory tests have been ordered and the results are obtained and discussed with the nurse and the physicianProvide patient counseling, education, and monitoringEnsure safety of patients and personnel by exercising good pharmacy practice in the process of drug therapy instructions to the patientDetermine remaining doses on hand to manage inventory and avoid wasteProvide clinical interventionsAssess responses to therapy, patient compliance, and ongoing review of drug regimens; report and manage adverse eventsAssist the physician, nurse and patient with clinical and technical supportDocument all communication with physicians, nurses and patients in the patient chartAssist in the maintenance and upkeep of all necessary paperwork required by state and federal agencies as well as the Joint CommissionAssist the Pharmacy Manager in implementing new proceduresAssist in the training and supervision of Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Interns and other pharmacy personnelParticipate in Performance Improvement ProjectsAssist in providing in-service programs to nursing and pharmacy personnel on any aspect of drug therapyAttend and/or complete education and training programsReview literature and other materials pertinent to the practice of pharmacyComplete all competency/skills assessment requirementsParticipate in on-call schedulePerform other tasks as determined by the Pharmacist-In-ChargeEducation/Experience: Bachelor's degree in pharmacy and 3+ years of mail order, retail or hospital pharmacy experience OR Pharm D.Licenses/Certifications: Texas Pharmacist license and license at other states as required.Pay Range: $51.78 - $95.81 per hourAt Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You'll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective.Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act