Company Description
IHMS USA, Inc. provides medical services to some of the world’s most vulnerable populations, including individuals and families who are migrating, displaced, or affected by conflict, disaster, or disease. For more than 20 years, IHMS has delivered compassionate, high-quality healthcare services across the Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, IHMS USA focuses on supporting communities across the Western Hemisphere while drawing on the global experience and best practices developed by IHMS teams around the world.
Our work is driven by a commitment to delivering safe, effective, and patient-centered care in complex environments. To support this mission, IHMS has developed accredited and compliant management systems that help ensure quality care while tracking and coordinating every aspect of patient health services. These systems promote transparency, strengthen safeguarding practices, and provide near real-time visibility into clinical operations.
We understand that many of the individuals we serve are navigating difficult and uncertain circumstances. That’s why our care model includes access to comprehensive behavioral health services when needed, ensuring patients receive both medical and emotional support.
For healthcare professionals, working with IHMS means being part of a mission-driven team dedicated to making a meaningful impact. Our teams operate around the world and stand ready to provide compassionate care wherever it is needed most. For more information, please visit: www.ihmsusa.us.
Job Description
This position is contingent on contract award.
Provide clinical pharmacy services within the on-site health program to support safe, timely, and contract-compliant medication management for patients. The role supports provision of prescribed medications, formulary medication access, non-formulary medication prior authorization processes, continuity of medication supply for transfer, release, or removal, and compliance with applicable clinical, credentialing, privacy, documentation, emergency response, and quality requirements established under the contract.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide clinical pharmacy services within the scope permitted by law, regulation, organizational authorization, and any required Collaborative Practice and Prescriptive Authority Agreement (CP/PAA).
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Support the on-site health care program in providing over the counter and prescription medications to patients in accordance with contract requirements and applicable standards of care.
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Manage and support formulary medication processes in alignment with the current Immigration Health Services Corps formulary and approved non-formulary medication processes.
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Support non-formulary medication requests by completing and routing required prior authorization documentation to the pharmacy benefits manager and coordinating final approval status.
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Coordinate with network pharmacies to support dispensing of approved formulary and non-formulary medications in accordance with pharmacy benefit requirements.
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Help ensure medication services use participating network pharmacies when reimbursement is contractually limited to network pharmacy dispensing.
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Ensure adequate medication supply is prepared to support continuity of care for patient transfer, release, or removal, including any required travel medications.
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Collaborate with medical staff to identify medication-related needs associated with acute, chronic, urgent, and emergency care delivered on-site or through approved outside providers.
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Maintain accurate medication-related documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) and other required records in accordance with applicable privacy, records management, and contract requirements.
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Support medication-related coordination for Medical Payment Authorization Request and referral processes when medication services intersect with off-site care, discharge planning, or continuity of care requirements.
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Participate in patient care activities, quality improvement activities, and risk management activities required under the health services program.
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Comply with written policies and procedures for emergency response, including prompt recognition of and response to health-related emergencies.
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Maintain all required licensure, credentialing, and certifications in active status for the state in which services are provided.
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Participate in initial, annual, and other required training, drills, and competencies related to emergency response, safety, life safety, and assigned duties.
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Protect patient privacy and confidentiality and restrict access to protected information to authorized personnel with a need to know.
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Work effectively with patients from diverse cultural and language backgrounds and support effective communication through approved language assistance resources when needed.
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Coordinate with the Field Medical Coordinator, regional chief pharmacists, network pharmacies, and other designated stakeholders on medication access and pharmacy benefit processes as required.
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Support safe, lawful, and compliant pharmacy-related operations consistent with contract standards, internal policies, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
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Complete required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.
This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements/Certifications:
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Current, full, active, and unrestricted license in Texas or the ability to obtain one.
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Recognized as a Licensed Supervised Provider. Able to provide care and services under a Collaborative Practice and Prescriptive Authority Agreement (CP/PAA), as permitted by law, regulation, and organizational authorization.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Education Required:
Attributes and Professional Qualities:
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Strong oral and written communication skills.
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Excellent interpersonal skills.
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Critical thinking skills 4. Cultural competency.
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Integrity and honesty.
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Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred, not required).
Physical Requirements:
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Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 5 minutes and maintain balance.
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Required to jog/fast walk up to ¼ mile.
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Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds.
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Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
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Must have the ability to assist sick, injured, or aging patients or staff exiting the building (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling, or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self).
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Must be able to see, hear and smell with aids if necessary.
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Must be able to lift, push, or carry 30 pounds.
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Must perform the duties of my job in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.
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Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time.
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Average manual dexterity for computer operation.
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Phone or computer use for extended periods of time.
Other Special Qualifications:
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Must maintain current/physical residency in the continental U.S.
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Pass a medical examination conducted by a licensed physician within 30 days prior to initial assignment.
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U.S. citizen and have resided in the U.S. for the last five years (unless abroad on official U.S. government duty).
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Successfully engage in and complete a thorough Background Investigation.
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Poses or have ability to obtain required security clearances.
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Proficiency in Spanish is preferred.
Additional Information
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Compensation Disclaimer:
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.
Benefits Language (FTE roles):
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. IHMS USA, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement:
IHMS USA, Inc. 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.
