Pharmacist - IHMS

International Health and Medical Services delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International Health and Medical Services, headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care.

This Position is Contingent on Contract Award. 

This position is in support of a proposed repatriation initiative.  The purpose of the facilities is to provide comprehensive care for migrant individuals who are awaiting reunification or repatriation.  This care will begin as soon as each occupant arrives at the facility and will last until their arranged departure. The comprehensive care includes but is not limited to initial screening and exams, identifications of prior conditions and allergies, day to day care of routine, urgent and emergency medical conditions.     

The Pharmacist Assesses, evaluates, manages and assists with medication therapies for patients for various medical problems on an outpatient and emergent basis. Doctorate degree practitioners may be credentialed for independent prescriptive authority in accordance with regulations of this contract. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists all practitioners with medication information.   
• May sit on other healthcare, policy, and administrative committees as determined by CMO.  
• Maintains unsupervised key access to the Pharmacy and all stocked medications and is the immediate supervisor for all personnel with job access to the pharmacy.  
• Maintains healthcare formulary, formulary stock, prescription records, and is responsible for all legend and controlled medications within the pharmacy.  
• Responsible for compliance with all regulations (DEA, FDA, DOD) governing medication procurement, storage, distribution and use within the program. 
• Reviews and updates departmental directives and supervising policies for medication procurement, storage, distribution and use within to ensure regulatory compliance. 
• Oversees and responds to monthly audit of medications per PWS requirements.   
• Maintains regulatory required records for procurement, storage, distribution and use of all legend and controlled medications within the facility 
• Inspects medication stock and medication use outside of the Pharmacy per departmental directives. 
• Reports all instances of regulatory non-compliance to the CMO. 
• Oversees medication ordering to maintain appropriate stock levels while not exceeding budget limits. 
• Oversees expired medication returns to maximize credit value. 
• Performs medication reconciliation upon entry and discharge from the acute care setting. 
• Performs other duties as required in accordance with privileges granted by the CMO. Credentials Committee and assumes other responsibilities and duties as assigned by CMO. 
• Participates actively with quality assurance and process improvement as required. 
• Provides active participation on multi-disciplinary hospital committees as assigned. 
• Participates with administrative projects as delegated or as approved by hospital leadership.  

This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.

Experience Required:  

• Three (3) years of experience as a pharmacist preferred. 
• Experience with vaccination administration programs preferred. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Electronic Medical Records. 

Education Required:  

• Current and unrestricted license and registration to practice in the State of Service. 
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) or a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BS Pharm). 
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS). 
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred. 
• Proficiency in both English and Spanish is preferred. 
• DEA License 

Other Special Qualifications:  

•  Must be a US Citizen or possess a permanent resident card. 
• Current MRPT Clearance preferred. 

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data. 

Compensation   Min: $45hr     Max: $90hr

Benefits – Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus.  International Health and Medical Services complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws 

International Health and Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state and local laws. 

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.