Pharmacist

The Role

ChenMed is looking for a Pharmacist in Houston, TX. This isn't a typical retail gig. You'll work embedded in a primary care clinic, under a collaborative practice agreement. Your focus is on the patients ; cutting down on unnecessary meds, getting adherence up, and managing chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension. You're part of a care team that includes physicians, nurses, and advanced practice providers, and your work directly impacts quality metrics like CMS Star Ratings and HEDIS scores.

What You'll Do

• Work with physicians and providers to adjust medication therapies, interpret lab results, and support clinical decisions within established protocols.
• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews ; looking at safety, efficacy, cost, side effects, and barriers to adherence for each patient.
• Proactively manage chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, anticoagulation, and asthma to prevent complications.
• Smoother transitions of care by resolving medication discrepancies when patients leave the hospital and helping prevent readmissions.
• Counsel patients one on one about their medications, side effects, and strategies to stick with their regimens.
• Order and interpret lab work to monitor how medications are working and whether they're safe.
• Help implement care protocols alongside physicians, including making independent medication adjustments where the agreement allows.
• Answer physician consults, provide drug information, and support quality improvement projects. Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What You Need

• A Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited program.
• A valid pharmacy license in good standing.
• At least two years of clinical experience in primary care, ambulatory care, managed care, or a related setting.
• Solid knowledge of state and federal insurance programs (Medicare, Medicaid) and pharmacy regulations.
• Comfort working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational and clinical decision making skills, plus attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel locally up to 50% of the time. Also need flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or holidays when needed.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Nice to Have

• Pharmacy residency or ambulatory care certification (like BCACP) ; highly preferred.
• Immunization certification and experience with medication therapy management.
• Experience in managed care, HMO, PBM, or MSO settings.

Pay & Benefits

The base salary for this role in Houston, TX ranges from $118,062 to $168,658 annually. Your actual pay depends on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors. This position may also be eligible for bonuses or commissions.

ChenMed offers a comprehensive benefits package. You can view the full details at the company's benefits page.

How to Apply

If you meet the requirements and this sounds like your kind of work, please submit your application online through the JobXi platform. You'll hear back from us if you're a strong match.