The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is ranked the No. 1 for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals.” MD Anderson’s mission is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation and the world through exceptional programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention. Our mission also includes education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public. Our core values of Caring, Integrity, Discovery, Safety and Stewardship govern the way we operate, make decisions, and help shape our culture.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Personnel Management
•Manages position requests, justification, recruitment, hiring, and training •Ensures all new employees are properly trained and competencies assessed prior to independent practice •Informally and formally assess staff competence and completes annual performance evaluations •Properly documents and follows institutional policy and procedure for employee performance or behavior issues •Manages time off of assigned employees to ensure appropriate patient care coverage •Monitors workload metrics and compliance with patient care policy/procedures and regulations. •Maintains appropriate staffing levels •Provides clear direction and communication to employees within the department
Clinical Pharmacy Services Management •Maintains a limited clinical pharmacy practice in order to lead initiatives involving patient care, education, quality, research, and employee development. •Directs work flow and project assignments •Promotes and maintains constructive intra and interdepartmental relationships by working collaboratively to develop and improve patient care outcomes •Guides/directs resolution of service related, EHR and patient care tools issues •Actively participates in assigned institutional and divisional committees. •Maintains best clinical pharmacy practices as defined by institutional, legal, and national standards. •Contributes to the development of a comprehensive program of continuing quality assessment and improvement to ensure patient safety and appropriate patient outcomes for medication use process. •Identifies quality and workload monitoring metrics and reports ongoing metrics.
Specialty Area Management (may have more than one)•Trainee programs •Quality and Performance Improvement •ACPE and other Education Programs •New service development •EHR Specialist (CDS, pump integration, standards, etc) •Antimicrobial Stewardship •Patient Safety reporting and metrics •I-vents development, reporting and metrics •New Program Management(ie CAR T) •Implements new technology or institutional initiatives. •Develops and implements programs. •Cancer network •Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
Education:Pharm.D. degree from 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.
Preferred Certification:Board certification - Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties
Experience:Post Graduate Year 1 (Pharmacy Practice) and Post Graduate Year 2 (in the areas of specialization) residency -OR- equivalent experience as a Clinical Pharmacist in the area of specialization and five years experience in clinical pharmacy services. . .Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate program may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience.
Preferred Experience:MD Anderson clinical pharmacy experience Pharmacy supervisory or management experience
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
