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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.
The 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.
Working Hours: The working hours are 9:30am-6pm Mon-Fri
Why Join the Specialty Pharmacy Team?
The MD Anderson Specialty Pharmacy provides integrated, patient-centered care for individuals receiving specialty therapies. Working closely with multidisciplinary care teams, the pharmacy supports medication access, clinical monitoring, patient education, adherence management, and ongoing therapy optimization to help patients achieve the best possible outcomes throughout their cancer treatment journey.
At 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.
Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups
Job Competencies
Key Responsibilities
1. Communication & Patient Engagement Demonstrate strong interpersonal and customer service skills by treating patients with compassion, dignity, and respect.
Maintain professional and appropriate communication, including language, tone, and volume, when interacting with patients, family members, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders.
Communicate promptly with providers regarding prescription changes, patient concerns, medication-related issues, or other clinical needs as appropriate.
2. Clinical Assessment & Patient Counseling Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including: Review and maintenance of an updated home medication list.
Assessment of medication adherence.
Evaluation of patient quality of life and therapy outcomes.
Assess the appropriateness of specialty medications and monitor patients throughout therapy to support achievement of desired clinical outcomes.
Provide specialty medication counseling and education, including: Medication administration.
Expected therapeutic outcomes.
Potential adverse effects and their management.
Participate in specialty clinical consultations and collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize patient care.
3. Documentation & Regulatory Compliance Accurately document current and relevant patient information related to specialty medication therapy within the electronic health record (EHR).
Complete and maintain initial patient assessments and ongoing reassessments in compliance with organizational policies and accreditation standards, including URAC requirements.
Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of all patient interactions, including but not limited to: Telephone communications
Emails
In-person pharmacy visits
Clinical consultations
Ensure all documentation is timely, complete, and compliant with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
4. Additional Responsibilities Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.
Core Competencies Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Patient-centered care and customer service orientation
Clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
Attention to detail and documentation accuracy
Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
Strong organizational and time management skills
Knowledge of specialty medications and disease state management
Education Required: Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy. or
Required: Pharm.D. degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
Work Experience Preferred: Six months experience in a hospital pharmacy.
Licenses and Certification Required: RPH - Registered Pharmacist Texas State Board of Pharmacy. within 90 Days and
Required: BLS - Basic Life Support American Heart Association (AHA). within 30 Days and
Required: 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
This 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.
It 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.
Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
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