Pharmacist | Houston, Texas

This position offers an exciting opportunity to serve as Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) and Staff Pharmacist at a psychiatric facility in Houston, TX. You will manage pharmacy operations while providing exceptional pharmaceutical care within a specialized psychiatric setting. This contract role is ideal for pharmacists who are licensed in Texas and experienced in both staff and leadership capacities.

Location: Houston, TX
Facility Type: Psychiatric hospital
Contract Duration: 8-12 weeks
Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Potential weekend shifts (8:00 AM - 2:30 PM) if no per diem coverage available
• On-call coverage may be required to address staffing gaps

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee pharmacy staffing and daily operations as Pharmacist in Charge
• Ensure safe and effective medication dispensing in a psychiatric care environment
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Support and supervise pharmacy technicians and PRN pharmacists
• Utilize the HCS order entry system (training provided) to manage prescriptions efficiently
• Provide weekend and on-call coverage as necessary to maintain continuous service

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Active Texas Pharmacist license (required)
• Experience in psychiatric pharmacy practice preferred
• Ability to lead pharmacy staff and manage workflow effectively
• Familiarity with pharmacy order entry systems, with willingness to learn HCS
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to patient safety

Staff and Support:

• Team includes 2 pharmacy technicians and 3 PRN pharmacists
• Tech support is available on-site

This role is best suited for candidates located locally to Houston or those open to relocating for a rewarding engagement in psychiatric pharmacy management. Immediate start available.

If you have the leadership skills and pharmacy expertise to excel in this role, submit your application today to be considered for this critical staffing position.