Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Primary Responsibilities:
- 19% Supervision Responsible for of In-Clinic pharmacy distribution as ordered by clinic staff according to State and Federal Pharmacy laws/regulations, and KSC policies and procedures
10% Prepare and distribute medications to clinics on a timely basis - 10% Monitors lab value and auditing capabilities for appropriate medication orders in ASC
- 10% Uses knowledge of specific values when reviewing medication orders in EHR
- 10% Collaborate with courier services to ensure optimum course of distribution
- 7% Maintains and monitors compliance for ASC Pharmacies
- 8% Able to provide pertinent drug and protocol information to physicians, nurses and patients on drug actions, side effects, and drug interactions. Knowledge of surgical medications and ASC experience
- 2% Trains pharmacy personnel and assigned students
- 4% Charge capture of all pharmaceuticals for clinic orders
- 5% Responsible for the proper ordering and stocking of pharmaceuticals and devices availability while achieving both monthly purchasing expenditures and inventory turns objectives
- 8% Collaboration with nursing colleagues
- 6% Collaborations with prescribing physician and allied health professionals to ensure optimum and safe course of therapy (ies)
- 1% Attends meetings as designated
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate from School of Pharmacy
- Texas license Registered Pharmacist
- 2+ years of hospital/clinic pharmacy experience
- Proficiency in EPIC HER
- Proficiency in Automated Dispensing Cabinet
- Proficiency in Surgical Setting
- Proven to operate computer terminal
- Proven ability to communicate with Pharmacy Department personnel to delegate duties and inform and train about policies and procedures
- Proven ability to communicate with physicians and other allied health professionals regarding patient care issues
- Proven ability to communicate with amongst staff and in clinic patients to handle complaints and problems, assist with questions, and recommend products/recommendations
- Stress Tolerance - Proven to accurately distribute medication orders within the required amount of time
- Proven professional appearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- KSC experience
- Proven solid hospital and surgical center background
- Proven to write reports (i.e., weekly/monthly) pertaining to accident/injury, maintain logs, necessary ASC records
- Proven excellent people management skills
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $112,700 - $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Skills Required
- Graduate from an accredited School of Pharmacy
- Texas Registered Pharmacist license
- 2+ years of hospital or clinic pharmacy experience
- Proficiency in EPIC EHR
- Proficiency with Automated Dispensing Cabinets
- Proficiency in a surgical setting
- Ability to operate a computer terminal
- Ability to communicate with pharmacy personnel, delegate duties, and provide training on policies and procedures
- Ability to communicate with physicians and allied health professionals regarding patient care issues
- Ability to communicate with staff and in-clinic patients, handle complaints and questions, and recommend products or solutions
- Ability to accurately distribute medication orders within required timeframes under stress
- Professional appearance
- Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
- Kelsey-Seybold Clinic experience
- Solid hospital and surgical center background
- Ability to write accident or injury reports, maintain logs, and complete ASC records
- Excellent people management skills
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave (six weeks), paid caregiver leave (up to two weeks), Bright Horizons back-up care, and adoption assistance up to $10,000 are prominently included. Feedback suggests these family supports meaningfully aid work-life balance and are often highlighted as strengths.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is available to all employees, including part-time staff, alongside other financial protections like disability and life insurance. Feedback suggests broad access and matching make retirement support a core pillar of the package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offers discounted company stock, with some roles also eligible for sign-on or performance bonuses. Feedback suggests the ESPP is a standout financial perk that helps employees build ownership over time.
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Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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