Pharmacy Assistant Manager - Inpatient Pharmacy

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 will hold a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or a Pharm.D. degree from an accredited college of pharmacy and bring at least two years of experience as a Pharmacist or Clinical Pharmacist. They demonstrate strong leadership and adaptability, with the ability to manage staff and ensure compliance in a dynamic healthcare environment. Completion of MD Anderson’s LEADing Self Accelerate and/or Discover programs is a plus and may substitute for supervisory experience.

Our Inpatient Pharmacy team delivers comprehensive and high-quality medication distribution services across the hospital. We manage all aspects of inpatient drug delivery — including unit dose dispensing, IV admixture preparation, and specialized systems for controlled substances and investigational drugs. We leverage advanced automation and robotic dispensing technology to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and patient safety in every step of the process.

Working Hours
The working hours will be Dayshift from 3\:00PM to 11\:30 PM (Onsite is required). Rotating every other weekend.

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

Pharmacy Area Supervision & Responsibilities

• Supervise staff to ensure safe and appropriate medication preparation and distribution, including sterile and non-sterile compounding.
• Assist with interviewing, onboarding, and training of new staff members.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels through effective scheduling practices.
• Complete employee performance evaluations and personnel documentation in a timely manner.
• Foster and maintain a professional, collaborative work environment.
• Conduct quarterly one-on-one meetings with direct reports.
• Maintain competency in core pharmaceutical services, including\:
  • Order verification
  • Clinical decision-making through drug information resources
  • Active reporting and response to UHC Safety Intelligence events
  • Providing staffing coverage as needed

Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement & Project Management

• Monitor assigned areas for environmental and operational deficiencies, including safety, lighting, electrical needs, and security concerns.
• Oversee completion of weekly and monthly quality assurance (QA) activities.
• Ensure Quality Assurance/Continuous Quality Improvement (QA/CQI) processes are consistently performed and documented.
• Assess operational needs, prioritize improvements, and delegate projects or complete tasks as necessary.

Leadership & Team Development

• Monitor workflow to ensure timely completion of all responsibilities and adjust staffing resources as needed.
• Collaborate with staff to evaluate, implement, and sustain process improvements.
• Partner with nursing and other departments to assess and improve service delivery.
• Demonstrate leadership through professional behavior, strong work ethic, and a commitment to collaborative, win-win solutions for patient care and staff concerns.
• Proactively learn and implement new procedures with minimal supervision.
• Develop, document, and implement policies and procedures as needed.
• Support and promote staff education, professional growth, and career development opportunities.

Key Leadership Expectations

• Lead by example and cultivate a culture of accountability, safety, and excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and patient care outcomes.
• Encourage teamwork, communication, and employee engagement across the department.
• Maintain a commitment to regulatory compliance, quality standards, and best pharmacy practices.