Pharmacy Manager - Inpatient

MD Anderson Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid employee medical benefits

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Manager for the inpatient division, focused on optimizing medication use in collaboration with healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's or Doctorate in Pharmacy and at least five years of experience, including three in a managerial role.

This hybrid role offers competitive benefits starting from day one, including medical coverage and tuition assistance. The candidate will lead pharmacy operations, implement best practices, and promote effective interdepartmental teamwork.

Qualifications

• Five years of pharmacist experience, including three years in a supervisory/managerial role.
• Texas State Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist license required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage pharmacy operations including best practices implementation.
• Develop quality programs to assure medication safety.
• Monitor workflow and productivity metrics.

Skills

Pharmacy Operations Management

Leadership

Interdepartmental Collaboration

Project Management

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Doctorate in Pharmacy

Job description

Pharmacy Manager - Inpatient

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

Working Hours: This will be a Hybrid model

Inpatient Pharmacy 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 of the process.

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 g

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 support and participation 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. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html