Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Mission Statement

The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES Professional responsibilities 1. Processes/reviews all orders/request accurately and efficiently,

verifying appropriateness. Assures that all medications meet the

highest standards in quality and preparation of final dosage form,

neatness and labeling.

2. Assures appropriateness of ordered medication by taking into

account pertinent factors such as disease state, body surface area

(BSA), age, height, weight and renal function.

3. Utilizes clinical information to facilitate the provision of

pharmaceutical care functions such as order entry, verification,

distribution and checking.

4. Optimizes patient care and customer service by fulfilling all

required operational responsibilities including staffing beyond shift

as needed to complete all team assignments.

5. Ability to flex schedule across areas and shifts based on

operational needs.

6. ACB Coverage for Code Blue, requirement: ACLS certificate.

Leadership 1. Responsible to produce all types of admixtures and

verifies accuracy of procedures, labels and doses prior to doses

leaving the area. Assures that all admixtures meet the highest

standards in quality and preparation of the final dosage form.

2. Provides supervision of immediate technical staff and residents

working in the area including completion of job assignments,

monitoring of lunch breaks, and assuring adherence to institutional

policies and procedures.

3. Follows and enforces standard operating procedures/safety

standards (USP 797/USP800/NIOSH) when handling, preparing, and

waste disposal of hazardous drugs. Reports and documents

chemotherapy spills and product defects.

4. Manages time efficiently to maintain high productivity.

5. Demonstrates strong communication within the team, support of

other pharmacy team members and healthcare professionals.

6. Maintains positive attitude through behavior and a constructive

outlook. Promotes team effort.

7. Pursue learning and self-development; actively seek feedback;

transfer learning into next steps; set high standards of performance;

drive for results and achievement.

Technology 1. Understands the functions of each institutional and pharmacy

information system and demonstrates an ability to effectively use

each system. Anticipates and corrects problems and performs

appropriate follow up, such as placing Cherwell tickets.

2. Approach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness; offer new

ideas, solutions and/or options.

3. Demonstrate technical proficiency required to do the job; possess

up-to-date knowledge in the profession; provide technical expertise

to others.

REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor 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) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 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)

Preferred Certification: ACPE Sterile Products Certification.

ACLS/BCLS Certification.

Experience: None.

Preferred Experience: Two years of relevant pharmacy practice experience.

Onsite Presence: Is Required

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

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 173285

• Employment Status: Full-Time

• Employee Status: Regular

• Work Week: Evening/Night

• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 128,000

• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 160,000

• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 192,000

• FLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a straight rate

• Fund Type: Hard

• Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote

• Pivotal Position: No

• Referral Bonus Available?: No

• Relocation Assistance Available?: No

• Science Jobs: No

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