Oncology Pharmacist

At Memorial Hermann, we are dedicated to achieving a unified objective of providing high-quality, efficient healthcare while fostering exceptional experiences for every individual in our community. We recognize that our employees are integral to this mission. When our team members feel valued, heard, and cared for, they are motivated to create remarkable moments that surpass expectations, all while emphasizing safety, compassion, personalization, and efficiency. If you are looking to elevate your career and contribute to our vision of cultivating healthier communities for today and future generations, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

Position Overview

The role involves accurately preparing and labeling medications, offering drug-related guidance to patients, hospital staff, and medical professionals, and overseeing the operations of pharmacy support personnel.

Key Responsibilities

Memorial Hermann's Outpatient Cancer Center is in search of a staff pharmacist to enhance our operations.

This position will focus on outpatient chemotherapy services.

Experience in a hospital or chemotherapy setting is preferred, though training will be provided.

Work Schedule:

0930-2000 (10-hour shifts, 4 days per week, rotating weekends)

or

1030-1900 (8-hour shifts, 5 days per week, rotating weekends)

Details regarding the schedule will be discussed during the interview process.

This is a full-time position eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K plan.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy.

Licenses/Certifications: Must be licensed as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of Texas; Pharmacy Sterile Product certification is required if the role involves compounding sterile products.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a hospital pharmacist, or as determined by the System Executive, with a solid understanding of unit dose medication and I.V. admixture processes.

• Accurately fills and labels prescriptions while providing drug-related information and education to in-patients, out-patients, hospital staff, and medical professionals.
• Dispenses controlled substances and maintains precise inventory records.
• Supervises pharmacy technical staff and mentors pharmacists, pharmacy students, or residents.
• Engages in the Medication Use Evaluation Program and the Process Improvement Program.
• Maintains medication profiles, reviews them for drug-related issues, and offers consultation on drug research.
• Oversees the scheduling and preparation of I.V. solutions and additives.
• Reports medication errors or adverse drug interactions.
• Takes full responsibility for department management in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager or Lead Pharmacist.
• Collaborates with other professionals to create newsletters and drafts policies or procedures for review by the Pharmacy Director.
• Conducts clinical interventions, which may include medication profile reviews, IV to oral conversions, renal dosing adjustments, antimicrobial streamlining, patient counseling, obtaining medication histories, vancomycin/aminoglycoside dosing, therapeutic drug monitoring, and participation in multidisciplinary rounds.
• Documents clinical interventions thoroughly.
• Ensures safe care for patients, staff, and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards while managing budgetary constraints, including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by fulfilling requirements for mandatory and continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals that contribute to the organization's success; serves as a preceptor, mentor, and resource for less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates a commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by delivering safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.