The Austin Area Society of Health-System Pharmacists is an organization comprised of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who practice in Central Texas.

AASHP is an affiliate of the Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.

February AASHP Meeting

We are now accepting reservations for our February 7 meeting from 6:30-8:30 p.m., featuring Julie Nelson, RPh, JD, MS, giving us a CE on Legal Issues for Pharmacists.

This meeting will be held at the Texas A&M Health Science Center in Round Rock, and will be catered by La Madeleine. 

To RSVP, please click the meetings button on the left, or click here.

AASHP December President's Letter

Click here for the December AASHP newsletter, written by Deana Dossey, AASHP President.

Employment Opportunities

• Amerinet Job Opening
  
  Position: Director, Pharmacy Specialist
  
  Location: Central/Plains US
  Home Office Based
  
  Classification: Full time, Exempt
  
  Applicants may respond by emailing a resume and cover letter to:
  employment@amerinet-gpo.com.
  
  POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
  
  Graduate of an accredited college of pharmacy. Current license as a pharmacist. Minimum seven (7) years of health care experience with five (5) years minimum in an acute care setting. Demonstrated leadership experience with committees and/or project facilitation and implementation is required. Good interpersonal and communication skills are required. An advanced degree or equivalent is preferred. Previous experience with direct contracting, purchasing, or business experience would be preferred. Working knowledge of all functions within the acute care and non-acute care setting with emphasis on pharmaceutical products required. Must be able to work independently, organize, solve problems, and make independent judgments. Superior customer service, organizational and communication skills are necessary. Computer skills must include Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point, Internet, and electronic mail systems. Presentation and meeting facilitation skills required. Ability to coordinate and manage multiple membership relationships required. Moderate to extensive day and overnight travel required. Driver's license required.
  
  POSITION SUMMARY:
  
  Responsible for the promotion and implementation of the Group Purchasing (Pharmacy) Program for Amerinet Clinical Specialist Team. Provide coordinated marketing strategies to create customer awareness and cost saving opportunities. Provides direct sales support for the Pharmacy program. Identify, develop and implement procedures to improve effectiveness and contract utilization. Develop strategies to generate revenue and control organizational costs. Contributes to the strategic initiative of Amerinet. Position can be home office based.

Posted 1/30/2012, expires when filled

Member Activity Spotlight

Donna Fowler receives TX-3 DMAT Outstanding Achievement Award at National Conference. Congratulations, Donna!  Click here for the full story.

TSHP Call for Volunteers

TSHP is seeking volunteers to serve on Councils & Committees. 

Click here for more information.

TSHP Foundation

The TSHP Foundation needs your continuing support to maintain and expand its programs. You can have an impact and help shape the future of Pharmacy in Texas.

Click here for more information about the TSHP Foundation, and here to make a contribution.

AASHP Constitution

The History of AASHP

Deana Dossey, Past-President of AASHP has compiled a very interesting history of AASHP (thanks, Deana!). 

Click here to read the article, and be sure to send additions, corrections, and comments to <history@aashp.net>.

Miscellany

• Please join the AASHP Announcement Email list to be notified of future meetings and events.  Click here sign up.
• Join AASHP or renew your membership with our online membership form.