Pharmacist - Specialty

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 (710348), Pharmacy OP ACB (710355), Pharmacy-West Houston (710657), Pharmacy-The Woodlands (710480), Pharmacy-NWH Sur&SP Care (711204). 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.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 182744
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 129,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 161,500
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 194,000
• FLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a straight rate
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: No
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No

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