Per Diem Pharmacist - Cancer Network/Ambulatory Treatment Center
About The Position
The Pharmacy Division works to ensure safe, effective, and cost-conscious medication use in collaboration with healthcare professionals, supporting optimal drug therapy outcomes through patient care, research, education, and innovation. The Per Diem Pharmacist supports Cancer Network and ambulatory treatment center operations, with emphasis on oncology pharmacy operations, infusion practices, regulatory standards, quality improvement, partner-site engagement, and education. The role works with external pharmacy partners and MD Anderson staff on assessments, workflow optimization, best practices, quality initiatives, and pharmacy projects that support compliant, high-quality cancer care across network sites. Work is per diem and as needed. The position also supports partner-site education and quality activities, including pharmacy roundtables, educational resources, operational documentation, and the Chemotherapy Assessment Quality Project. Required education is a bachelor's degree in pharmacy or a Pharm.D. from an accredited college of pharmacy. A Texas pharmacist registration and specified life-support certifications are required within the stated timeframes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or Pharm.D. degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
- Texas State Board of Pharmacy Registered Pharmacist (RPH) license, required within 90 days.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, required within 30 days.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association; the posting specifies a 90-day requirement for listed departments.
- Strong background in oncology pharmacy operations, quality, and education, as described for the ideal candidate.
- Expertise in infusion pharmacy practices, regulatory standards, and continuous quality improvement, as described for the ideal candidate.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of experience in a hospital pharmacy.
- Active involvement in professional pharmacy organizations such as HOPA or ASHP.
Responsibilities
- Update the Cancer Network partner-site pharmacy due diligence assessment tool, focusing on infusion pharmacy.
- Support onsite assessments when needed and provide detailed reports of findings.
- Support pharmacy workgroup meetings during the pre-operations period to address critical operational gaps, as needed.
- Provide MD Anderson resource tools to partner sites and/or the Director, Pharmacy Cancer Network Programs, to support contract deadlines.
- Collaborate with the Director, Pharmacy Cancer Network Programs, on pharmacy operational requirements for prospective members not yet ready for due diligence.
- Build and strengthen relationships with pharmacy partner sites through in-person communication in Houston and virtual communication.
- Contribute to development, implementation, and evaluation of quality pharmacy operational practices across Cancer Network partner sites.
- Review partner pharmacy processes and best practices and facilitate collaboration with MD Anderson pharmacy staff on adoption, as appropriate.
- Contribute to development and maintenance of Cancer Network partner pharmacy information portfolios.
- Assist with enhancements and updates to the Connect Pharmacy Content page on the Cancer Network Collaboration Platform.
- Identify appropriate MD Anderson Pharmacy Education resources to support partner-site competencies.
- Participate in planning and implementing Cancer Network Pharmacy Roundtable topics in collaboration with MD Anderson Clinical Pharmacy Specialist leads.
- Lead pharmacy roundtable discussions with partner sites and promote engagement among network pharmacists.
- Maintain current knowledge of pharmacy best practices and active involvement in professional pharmacy organizations such as HOPA and ASHP.
- Update MD Anderson workflows using Visio and guidance documentation to help partners understand quality steps across operational and clinical areas.
- Support MD Anderson Clinical Pharmacy Specialist work on the Chemotherapy Assessment Quality Project to ensure timely completion.
- Ensure quality treatment plan development and alignment with MD Anderson build criteria.
Benefits
- Paid employee medical benefits with zero premium for employees working 30 or more hours per week, starting on the first day.
- 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 and AD&D coverage and an illness-related reduced salary pay program.
- Wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs, and employee resource groups.
- Educational opportunities and individual and team recognition.
