Pharmacist - Ambulatory Treatment Center - Outpatient

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 is a licensed pharmacist with a Pharm.D. or Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college. They demonstrate strong clinical knowledge and a commitment to patient-centered care in an ambulatory oncology setting. While hospital pharmacy experience (6 months or more) is preferred, the candidate should excel in accuracy, communication, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Working Hours: The working hours are 12:30p – 9:00p. Mon – Fri

Why Join the Ambulatory Treatment Center Pharmacy Team?

Our ATC Pharmacy is the heartbeat of outpatient cancer care at MD Anderson. Unlike other pharmacy areas, ATC supports high-volume infusion treatments and complex chemotherapy regimens in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment. You’ll collaborate closely with nurses and physicians to ensure timely, accurate medication delivery for same-day treatments. This role offers exposure to cutting-edge oncology protocols, advanced compounding practices, and direct impact on patient outcomes—all within a team that values precision, innovation, and compassionate care.

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 Competencies

• Process and review all orders/requests accurately and efficiently, verifying appropriateness.
• Ensure all medications meet the highest standards in quality, preparation of final dosage form, neatness, and labeling.
• Produce all types of admixtures and verify accuracy of procedures, labels, and doses before leaving the area.
• Confirm admixtures meet the highest standards in quality and preparation of the final dosage form.
• Assess appropriateness of ordered medication considering factors such as:
  • Disease state
  • Body surface area (BSA)
  • Age, height, weight
  • Renal function
• Utilize clinical information to support pharmaceutical care functions:
  • Order entry
  • Verification
  • Distribution
  • Checking
• Optimize patient care and customer service by fulfilling operational responsibilities, including staffing beyond shift as needed.
• Flex schedule across areas and shifts based on operational needs.
• Provide ACB coverage for Code Blue (requires ACLS certification).

Leadership

• Supervise technical staff and residents:
  • Complete job assignments
  • Monitor lunch breaks
  • Ensure adherence to institutional policies and procedures
• Manage workflow efficiently to maintain high productivity.
• Enforce SOPs and safety standards (USP 797/USP 800/NIOSH) for hazardous drug handling, preparation, and disposal.
• Report and document chemotherapy spills and product defects.
• Demonstrate professional communication within the team and with healthcare professionals.
• Maintain a positive attitude and promote team effort.
• Pursue learning and self-development:
  • Seek feedback
  • Apply learning to next steps
  • Set high performance standards
  • Drive for results and achievement

Technology

• Understand and effectively use institutional and pharmacy information systems.
• Anticipate and correct problems; perform follow-up (e.g., placing Cherwell tickets).
• Approach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness; offer new ideas and solutions.
• Demonstrate technical proficiency and up-to-date professional knowledge.
• Provide technical expertise to others.

Other duties as assigned