Pharmacist - The Woodlands

Pharmacist - The Woodlands Location - Dayshift

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 9:30a – 6p

Why Join the Woodlands Pharmacy Team?

The Woodlands Pharmacy team at MD Anderson offers the unique opportunity to deliver world‑class cancer care in a close‑knit, community‑focused setting. As part of a growing regional campus, you’ll play a hands‑on role in shaping pharmacy operations while working closely with interdisciplinary teams to support patients closer to home. The Woodlands location combines MD Anderson’s nationally recognized standards of excellence with a supportive, collaborative culture—providing meaningful patient impact, professional growth, and a balanced work environment just outside Houston.

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:

 

Daily Operations

• Processes and reviews all orders/requests accurately and efficiently, verifying appropriateness.
• Ensures all medications meet the highest standards of quality, including:
  • Proper preparation of final dosage forms
  • Neatness
  • Accurate labeling
• Assesses appropriateness of ordered medications by considering:
  • Disease state
  • Body surface area (BSA)
  • Age
  • Height and weight
  • Renal function
• Utilizes computer resources and clinical information systems to support pharmaceutical care, including:
  • Order entry
  • Verification
  • Distribution
  • Final checking
• Optimizes patient care and customer service by:
  • Completing all required operational responsibilities
  • Staffing beyond scheduled shifts as needed to ensure completion of team assignments
• Demonstrates flexibility by adjusting schedule across areas and shifts based on operational needs.
• Follows all standard operating procedures and safety standards (USP 797, USP 800, NIOSH) when:
  • Handling hazardous drugs
  • Preparing medications
  • Disposing of hazardous waste
• Reports and documents chemotherapy spills appropriately.

Leadership

• Oversees production of all types of admixtures, ensuring:
  • Accuracy of procedures
  • Correct labels
  • Appropriate doses prior to release
• Ensures all admixtures meet the highest standards of quality and preparation.
• Provides supervision to immediate technical staff, including:
  • Completion of job assignments
  • Monitoring lunch breaks
  • Ensuring adherence to institutional policies and procedures
• Manages time effectively to maintain high productivity.
• Demonstrates strong communication and collaboration with:
  • Pharmacy team members
  • Other healthcare professionals
• Monitors the appropriate and responsible use of institutional resources.
• Maintains a positive, professional attitude and promotes teamwork through constructive behavior.

Technology & Professional Development

• Understands and effectively utilizes institutional and pharmacy information systems.
• Anticipates, identifies, and resolves system-related issues, ensuring appropriate follow-up.
• Actively pursues learning and self-development by:
  • Seeking feedback
  • Applying learning to future practice
  • Setting high performance standards
  • Driving results and achievement
• Approaches problems with curiosity and open-mindedness, contributing:
  • New ideas
  • Innovative solutions
  • Alternative options
• Demonstrates strong technical proficiency by:
  • Maintaining up-to-date professional knowledge
  • Providing technical expertise and guidance to others