Director - Outpatient Pharmacy
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, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.
JOB SUMMARY: Director, Outpatient Pharmacy Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for outpatient pharmacy operations across Harris Health. This role is responsible for advancing the organization's mission, vision, and goals by ensuring safe, effective, and innovative medication-use practices; driving operational and clinical excellence ensuring regulatory compliance; and optimizing financial performance. The Director is a key member of the Pharmacy Executive team, accountable for delivering high-quality patient care, advancing pharmacy practice, and building collaborative partnerships across disciplines to improve outcomes and patient experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: Bachelor's degree in pharmacy + Master's degree preferred (MBA/MPH/MHA or related degree)
American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of employment
Pharmacy: Texas Pharmacist License or eligible for Texas Pharmacist License; must obtain licensure within 90 days of employment.
Texas Pharmacist Preceptor: Within 90 days of employment
Work Experience (Years and Area): Seven (7) Years Work Experience in pharmacy, with strong background in hospital or health system pharmacy practice.
Management Experience (Years and Area): Five (5) years in pharmacy management experience in operations manager level or above, with demonstrated leadership in outpatient pharmacy
services.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Communication Skills:
Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking)
Writing /Composing (Correspondence/Reports)
Work Schedule: Flexible Travel On Call