Pharmacist - Outpatient - Northwest

Overview

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.

Will have a Bachelor s of Science degree in Pharmacy or Pharm

D. and preferred 2 years of relevant Pharmacy practice experience.

The working hours are 9:00am – 5:00pm (hours may vary based on current need).

As a Pharmacist on the Northwest Pharmacy team at MD Anderson, you ll practice at one of the world s leading cancer centers, directly supporting high quality, oncology-focused patient care. You ll work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with access to advanced therapies, clinical expertise, and evidence-based protocols. The role offers strong opportunities for professional growth, ongoing education, and specialization within a supportive, close-knit outpatient setting—while still benefiting from MD Anderson s renowned resources, stability, and mission to end cancer.

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

• Accurately process and review all medication orders and requests, verifying clinical appropriateness.
• Ensure all medications meet the highest standards for quality, preparation, labeling, and final dosage form.
• Assess appropriateness of ordered medications considering disease state, body surface area (BSA), age, height, weight, and renal function.
• Utilize pharmacy and clinical information systems to support order entry, verification, distribution, and checking functions.
• Support optimal patient care and customer service by completing all operational responsibilities, including working beyond scheduled shifts as needed.
• Flex schedule across practice areas and shifts based on operational needs.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures and safety regulations (USP 797, USP 800, NIOSH) for handling, preparing, and disposing of hazardous drugs.
• Properly report and document chemotherapy spills.

• Oversee the production of all types of admixtures, verifying accuracy of procedures, labels, and doses prior to distribution.
• Ensure admixtures meet the highest standards of quality and preparation.
• Supervise immediate technical staff, including assignment completion, lunch break monitoring, and adherence to institutional policies and procedures.
• Manage time effectively to maintain high productivity and workflow efficiency.
• Demonstrate strong communication and collaboration with pharmacy team members and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Monitor appropriate use of institutional and pharmacy resources.
• Maintain a positive, constructive attitude and actively promote teamwork.

• Demonstrate proficiency with institutional and pharmacy information systems; anticipate, identify, and resolve issues with appropriate follow up.
• Pursue continuous learning and self development; actively seek feedback and apply learning to practice improvement.
• Set high performance standards…