Director, Clinical Pharmacy Services
Job Overview
- Department: Pharmacy
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Location: Legacy Montrose Allen Parkway - 2929 Allen Pkwy. Houston, TX 77019
- Schedule: 8:30AM-5PM
Job Description
Benefits
- Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- $0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits
- $0 Copay for prescriptions filled at Legacy Pharmacies
- Travel Insurance & Pet Insurance
- Subsidized Gym Membership
- And much more!
Location: Legacy Montrose Allen Parkway - 2929 Allen Pkwy. Houston, TX 77019
Director, Clinical Pharmacy Services - Job Overview
Schedule: 8:30AM-5PM
As the Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services, you will guide the overall operation and quality of ambulatory clinical pharmacy services. Your leadership will shape the Pharmacy Department's administrative, clinical, distributive, and technical activities while helping nurture a culture of value-based care, accountability, shared responsibility, and patient safety.
This is an opportunity to bring your pharmacy leadership, clinical expertise, and passion for meaningful healthcare improvement to a role with broad influence. You will help create value for payors, strengthen partnerships, and advance programs that close medication-use care gaps and improve patient outcomes across the community.
Why This Role Matters
- Lead ambulatory clinical pharmacy services that directly support safer, higher-quality patient care.
- Develop and implement programs focused on closing medication-use care gaps and increasing patient outcomes.
- Review processes and guide performance improvement initiatives that support value-based care.
- Collaborate with providers, pharmacists, medical professionals, facility leaders, and multidisciplinary teams across the healthcare system.
- Build a culture of safety, accountability, learning, and shared responsibility.
- Support the growth of clinical pharmacy services through strategic initiatives and new business opportunities.
- Make a difference in community healthcare while mentoring pharmacy professionals, students, and residents.
Your Opportunity to Grow
You will join a collaborative environment where your leadership can influence clinical practice, population health, medication management, education, and quality improvement. Through coaching, program development, interdisciplinary teamwork, and evidence-based practice, you will help advance both the Pharmacy Department and the patients it serves.
- Use your expertise to strengthen the healthcare ecosystem through safer and more effective medication management.
- Build meaningful relationships with colleagues across disciplines and care settings.
- Mentor pharmacy professionals, students, and residents while supporting the next generation of clinical pharmacy leaders.
- Contribute to a mission-driven role where your daily work can make a lasting difference in community health.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage pharmacy clinical programs and establish collaborative practice agreements with providers for various disease management protocols.
- Provide clinical direction and support for Pharmacy staff and programs, including ongoing clinical initiatives related to cost-effective and safe medication use processes, financing performance monitoring, and performance improvement of pharmacy procedures and routines.
- Provide clinical and leadership skill development opportunities and coaching for the Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Team.
- Participate in formulary management, policy and procedure development, and education across the healthcare system.
- Collaborate with Pharmacy Operations to expand business opportunities through clinical pharmacy programs.
- Strategically develop service initiatives to meet the demands of future clinical pharmacy service growth.
- Facilitate the identification, resolution, implementation, communication, and reporting of cost-effective medication-use issues in collaboration with facility management, medical staff, and clinical staff for assigned centers.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team leaders on drug utilization and population health management programs to promote the overall health of the patient population.
- Direct or coordinate the development and management of the Pharmacy Residency Program for Ambulatory Care Services.
- Serve as preceptor to students of affiliated schools of pharmacy and pharmacy residents, when available.
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and collaboratively develop treatment plans for patients.
- Provide clinical consultation and clarification to Legacy practitioners, including appropriate and cost-effective therapeutic alternatives for clinical and medical staff as needed.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
- Stay current with advancements in pharmacy practice and incorporate evidence-based guidelines into clinical practice.
- Foster a culture of safety and adherence to quality improvement initiatives.
- Serve as a resource for pharmacy-related inquiries and provide guidance to other healthcare professionals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Pharm.D or B.S. Degree from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy (college/university)
- Completion of ASHP accredited PGY-1 & 2 Pharmacy Residency in Specialty or Pharmacy Administration
- Active valid license from the Board of Pharmacy in the State of Texas
Required Years of Experience
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy
- Minimum four (4) years of experience in Pharmacy Management with at least three of those at the Clinical Manager level or above
- Minimum (3) three years of experience as a clinical/consultant pharmacist
Desirable Education and/or Experience
- Board-Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) or Board-Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacists (BCACP)
- Experience in HIV/AIDs, Geriatrics, and/or Pediatrics, preferred
- 12+ months of experience in health system or FQHC preferred
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
- Computer experience – Windows, Microsoft Word & Excel
- Must be able to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize
- Strong knowledge of pharmacy regulations, policies, and procedures
- Leadership experience, preferably in a managerial or supervisory role
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with healthcare professionals
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
- Significant knowledge and expertise in advanced pharmacy practice, specialty medication therapy management, and specialty evidence-based medicine in area appropriate for clinical assignments.
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About Legacy Community Health
The largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, Legacy Community Health has delivered affordable, high-quality care for nearly 40 years across 50+ clinics in Greater Houston and the Gulf Coast. Our mission — driving healthy change in our communities — guides everything we do, and it starts with our people.Approachable & Collaborative — Leads with humility, values diverse perspectives, and builds trust through teamwork.
Driven & Committed — Takes initiative and goes the extra mile to improve patient outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
Thoughtful Communicators — Pairs clinical/technical skill with emotional intelligence, navigating complex situations with empathy and professionalism.