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Pharmacy Assistant Manager - Ambulatory Treatment Center
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 will hold a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or a Pharm.D. degree from an accredited college of pharmacy and bring at least two years of experience as a Pharmacist or Clinical Pharmacist. They demonstrate strong leadership and adaptability, with the ability to manage staff and ensure compliance in a dynamic healthcare environment. Completion of MD Anderson’s LEADing Self Accelerate and/or Discover programs is a plus and may substitute for supervisory experience.
Why Join the Ambulatory Treatment Center Pharmacy Team?
Our 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.
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-Specific Competencies
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Supervises staff to ensure appropriate medication delivery and patient safety.
- Assists with interviewing, onboarding, and training new employees.
- Completes employee performance evaluations and personnel documentation in a timely manner.
- Promotes and maintains a professional, collaborative work environment.
- Oversees daily staff operations, including:
- Scheduling
- Delegation of assignments
- Monitoring productivity standards
- Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and operational procedures to support timely patient care.
- Maintains proficiency with pharmacy technology, equipment, and maintenance processes.
- Accountable for departmental productivity, quality outcomes, and operational efficiency.
Quality Assurance
- Monitors assigned areas for environmental and operational deficiencies.
- Ensures compliance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Provides staff education and training on pharmacy systems, equipment, and SOPs.
- Ensures Quality Assurance (QA) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities are consistently performed and documented.
- Evaluates workflows and implements process improvements to enhance service quality.
- Ensures at least 95% of staff complete all required mandatory training before established deadlines.
- Assesses departmental needs and appropriately delegates projects or completes required tasks to support operational goals.
Leadership Responsibilities
- Monitors workflow to ensure all responsibilities are completed efficiently and within established timelines.
- Adjusts staffing assignments as necessary to meet operational demands.
- Collaborates with nursing and interdisciplinary departments to assess and improve service delivery.
- Leads by example through professional conduct, accountability, and strong work ethic.
- Proactively addresses patient and staff concerns through solution-focused problem solving.
- Takes initiative to learn, implement, and support new procedures with minimal supervisory direction.
- Develops, documents, and implements policies and procedures as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor's of Science degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
Preferred Education: Doctorate (Professional)
Certification: All of the following: Texas State Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist license within 90 days of job entry. American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support(ACLS) certification within 90 days of job entry, if working in one of following departments: Pharmacy Inpatient (710348), Pharmacy ATC ACB (710355), Pharmacy-West Houston (710657) Pharmacy-The Woodlands (710480), Pharmacy – Northwest (711204)
Preferred Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Experience: Two years of related Pharmacist or Clinical Pharmacist experience. Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate program may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience.
Preferred Experience: Prior management experience or Pharmacy Administrative residency
Onsite Presence: Is Required
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
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.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
