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 Pharmacy Automation and TechnologyContributes to the selection, maintenance, and optimization of pharmacy technology applications.Participates in the routine maintenance and supports tasks required for pharmacy technology applications.Supervises and provides guidance to direct reports who participate in daily pharmacy automation and technology work efforts. Supports oversight of pharmacy technology applications users, formulary, and other system requirements. Coordinates efforts with application vendors in resolving outstanding issues and enhancement requests.
Infusion Smart PumpsParticipates in the development, monitoring, and optimization of the infusion pump medication libraries with the goal of improving medication safety.Leads efforts to improve the use of infusion pumps including pump selection, implementation, maintenance, and optimization.Provides other clinical support and troubleshooting for infusion pump workflows as needed.
Clinical Content ManagementSupports the build and maintenance of medication-related content in the electronic health record to assure safe and appropriate use of medications.Assists in coordinating the Medication Management Committee.Participates in optimization of medication-related decision support in the EHR and other ancillary systems. Serves as a liaison between the EHR team and Division of Pharmacy and/or other healthcare professionals.
Process Improvement and TrainingOversees, conducts, and/or supports process improvement changes to the organization’s medication‐use system through optimization of technology and automation and use of effective project management skills.Provides effective training related to technology and automation to students, residents, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.
Medication-Related Charging and Team SupportPerforms medication-related charging tasks and pharmacy revenue integrity activities within the electronic health record as needed to provide coverage for other teammates.Provides support and cross-coverage for other informatics team members based on the present needs and priorities
Other Duties as Assigned
COMPETENCIES
Analytical Thinking - Gather relevant information systematically; break down problems into simple components; make sound decisions.
Coach and Develop - Assess strengths and development needs of employees; provide challenging development opportunities; provide relevant, timely feedback; mentor others.
Oral Communication - Express ideas clearly and concisely in groups and one-to-one conversations; create an environment with open channels of communication.
Provide Direction - Provide clear direction and priorities toward a common vision; clarify roles and responsibilities for employees; promote empowerment.
Self-Adaptability - Work in situations involving uncertainty, shifting priorities, and rapid change; deal constructively with mistakes and setbacks; demonstrate flexibility.
Medical Knowledge - Employee demonstrates medical knowledge as defined by position description.
Professionalism - Employee demonstrates commitment to collaborative professional relationships with physicians and all members of the heath care team.
Systems-Based Practice - Employee demonstrates his/her impact on the system of care.
Team with Others - Initiate, develop, and manage relationships and networks; encourage collaboration and input from all team members; value the contributions of all team members; balance individual and team goals.
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) 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:American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS), EPIC Certification, and Board of Pharmaceutical Specialty Certification (BCPS)
Experience: Two years of related Pharmacist or Clinical Pharmacist experience. Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience. Completion of both programs can be substituted for a maximum of two years of supervisory or management experience.
Preferred Experience:Post Graduate Year 1 (Pharmacy Practice) and Post Graduate Year 2 (in specialization) residency -OR- at least two years of equivalent experience as a pharmacist for each year of residency. Four years of pharmacy related experience in Pharmacy Informatics and Hospital Pharmacy. Proficiency with Epic Willow and/or Beacon applications
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
