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Job description
The Pharmacy Division is dedicated to ensuring safe, effective, and cost-conscious medication use while collaborating with healthcare professionals to achieve optimal drug therapy outcomes. Through innovative programs in patient care, research, and education, the division leads in delivering premier, patient-centered care. Embracing change and discovery, it leverages new technologies, maximizes resources, and fosters a culture of caring to continuously enhance the quality of pharmaceutical services.
nThe Ideal candidate is a licensed pharmacist with a Pharm.D. or Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college. They demonstrate strong clinical knowledge and a commitment to patient-centered care in an ambulatory oncology setting. While hospital pharmacy experience (6 months or more) is preferred , the candidate should excel in accuracy, communication, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.
nWorking Hours: The working hours are 12:30a - 9:00p.
nWhy Join the Ambulatory Treatment Center Pharmacy Team?
nOur ATC Pharmacy is the heartbeat of outpatient cancer care at MD Anderson. Unlike other pharmacy areas, ATC supports high-volume infusion treatments and complex chemotherapy regimens in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment. You'll collaborate closely with nurses and physicians to ensure timely, accurate medication delivery for same-day treatments. This role offers exposure to cutting-edge oncology protocols, advanced compounding practices, and direct impact on patient outcomes-all within a team that values precision, innovation, and compassionate care.
nAt MD Anderson, we offer careers built on care, growth, and balance. Our employees enjoy a benefits package designed to support every stage of life, starting on day one.
nnnPaid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
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nnGroup Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
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nnPaid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
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nnPaid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
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nnTuition Assistance Program after six months of service
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nnTeachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
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nnEmployer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
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nnExtensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups
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nnJob Competencies *
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nnProcess and review all orders/requests accurately and efficiently, verifying appropriateness.
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nnEnsure all medications meet the highest standards in quality, preparation of final dosage form, neatness, and labeling.
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nnProduce all types of admixtures and verify accuracy of procedures, labels, and doses before leaving the area.
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nnConfirm admixtures meet the highest standards in quality and preparation of the final dosage form.
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nnAssess appropriateness of ordered medication considering factors such as:
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nnDisease state
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nnBody surface area (BSA)
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nnAge, height, weight
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nnRenal function
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nnUtilize clinical information to support pharmaceutical care functions:
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nnOrder entry
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nnVerification
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nnDistribution
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nnChecking
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nnOptimize patient care and customer service by fulfilling operational responsibilities, including staffing beyond shift as needed.
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nnFlex schedule across areas and shifts based on operational needs.
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nnProvide ACB coverage for Code Blue (requires ACLS certification).
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n nLeadership
nnnSupervise technical staff and residents:
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nnComplete job assignments
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nnMonitor lunch breaks
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nnEnsure adherence to institutional policies and procedures
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nnManage workflow efficiently to maintain high productivity.
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nnEnforce SOPs and safety standards (USP 797/USP 800/NIOSH) for hazardous drug handling, preparation, and disposal.
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nnReport and document chemotherapy spills and product defects.
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nnDemonstrate professional communication within the team and with healthcare professionals.
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nnMaintain a positive attitude and promote team effort.
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nnPursue learning and self-development:
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nnSeek feedback
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nnApply learning to next steps
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nnSet high performance standards
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nnDrive for results and achievement
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n nTechnology
nnnUnderstand and effectively use institutional and pharmacy information systems.
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nnAnticipate and correct problems; perform follow-up (e.g., placing Cherwell tickets).
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nnApproach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness; offer new ideas and solutions.
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nnDemonstrate technical proficiency and up-to-date professional knowledge.
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nnProvide technical expertise to others.** 1. Understands the functions of each institutional and pharmacy
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n ninformation system and demonstrates an ability to effectively use
neach system. Anticipates and corrects problems and performs
nappropriate follow up, such as placing Cherwell tickets.
nnApproach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness; offer new
n nideas, solutions and/or options.
nnDemonstrate technical proficiency required to do the job; possess
n nup-to-date knowledge in the profession; provide technical expertise
nto others.**
nEDUCATION
nnnRequired: Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy. or
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nnRequired: Pharm.D. degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
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n nWORK EXPERIENCE
nnPreferred: Six months experience in a hospital pharmacy.
n nLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
nnnRequired: RPH - Registered Pharmacist Texas State Board of Pharmacy. within 90 Days and
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nnRequired: BLS - Basic Life Support American Heart Association (AHA). within 30 Days and
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nnRequired: ACLS - Adv Cardiac Life Support American Heart Association (AHA). If working in one of the following departments: Pharmacy Inpatient ), Pharmacy OP ACB ), Pharmacy-West Houston ), Pharmacy-The Woodlands ), Pharmacy-NWH Sur&SP Care ). within 90 Days
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n nThis position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
nIt is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
nAdditional Information
nnnRequisition ID:
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nnEmployment Status: Full-Time
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nnEmployee Status: Regular
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nnWork Week: Day/Evening
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nnMinimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 129,000
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nnMidpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 161,500
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nnMaximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 194,000
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nnFLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a straight rate
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nnFund Type: Hard
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nnWork Location: Onsite
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nnPivotal Position: Yes
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nnReferral Bonus Available?: No
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nnRelocation Assistance Available?: No
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n n#LI-Onsite
Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
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