Pharmacy Manager - Inpatient

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston (TX)

Hybrid

USD 173,000 - 260,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical benefits

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid time off (PTO)

Wellness programs

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is seeking a Pharmacy Manager for its Inpatient division. This role involves managing pharmacy operations, ensuring safe medication use, and providing leadership development opportunities within the team.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Doctorate in Pharmacy and extensive experience, including managerial roles. The position offers a hybrid working model and a robust benefits package, including paid medical benefits, tuition assistance, and paid leave.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from an accredited school of pharmacy.
Five years of pharmacist experience, including three in a supervisory/managerial role.
Texas State Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist license within 90 days of job entry.

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain best practices for medication safety.
Manage pharmacy operations and direct workflow.
Provide development and feedback opportunities to employees.

Skills

Pharmacy operations management

Leadership development

Collaboration with teams

Patient care focus

Development of quality programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Doctorate degree in Pharmacy

Tools

Epic Electronic Health Record

Job description

Pharmacy Manager - Inpatient

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

The Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree or Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy and at least 5 years experience as a Pharmacist to include 3 years in supervisory/managerial role. Candidate will have previous experience in managing Pharmacy Operations, demonstrates leadership through provision of development opportunities and ongoing feedback to employees, and promotes relationships through collaboratively working with inter‑ and intradepartmental team members of the team.

Working Hours

This will be a Hybrid model.

Our Inpatient Pharmacy

The team delivers comprehensive and high‑quality medication distribution services across the hospital. We manage all aspects of inpatient drug delivery – including unit dose dispensing, IV admixture preparation, and specialized systems for controlled substances and investigational drugs. We leverage advanced automation and robotic dispensing technology to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and patient safety in every step.

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

Manages Pharmacy Operations

Implementing and maintaining best practices as defined through legal and national standards.
Developing comprehensive quality programs to assure medication safety (follow‑up on PSN reports for workflow changes as needed).
Monitoring area workflow according to defined metrics to assure all duties are performed in an efficient manner, or adjusts accordingly.
Directing workflow and monitoring productivity.
Meeting patient care needs.

Leadership

Provision of development opportunities and ongoing feedback to employees.
Provision of clear direction and communication to employees within unit.
Effective project management to meet timelines, service levels, and defined budget within defined limits.
Taking initiative to learn new procedures / technology.
Leading by example in behavior and work ethic.

Relationships

Collaboratively working with inter‑ and intradepartmental team members.
Timely resolution of conflicts and service level complaints (grievance or PSN reports).
Timely addressing conflicts between staff within the department; works toward win‑win solutions.
Actively supporting and participating in team projects.
Promoting and maintaining a professional work environment.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from an accredited school of pharmacy.

Preferred Education: Doctorate (Professional).

Certification:

Texas State Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist license within 90 days of job entry.
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of job entry.

Preferred Certification: Basic Life Support, ACPE for IV Sterile Processing.

Experience: Five years of pharmacist experience to include three years in a supervisory/managerial role. With preferred degree (which must be obtained within 180 days), completion of a PGY1 or PGY2 pharmacy administrative residency program can substitute for required experience. Successful completion of the Leading Self Accelerate program may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience.

Preferred Experience: Supervisory experience with an advanced degree. Experience with Epic Electronic Health Record.

Onsite Presence: Is Required

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.

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