Pharmacy Assistant Manager

Located in the Houston area, the League City Pharmacy at MD Anderson provides comprehensive oncology-focused pharmaceutical care to patients in a convenient community setting. Our team ensures safe, accurate, and timely medication delivery while supporting personalized treatment plans. We collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to maintain the highest standards of patient safety and quality care. The pharmacy is equipped with advanced technology and staffed by experienced professionals dedicated to excellence, innovation, and compassionate service.

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.

Working Hours: Dayshift from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Onsite is required)

Hourly Breakdown: Minimum: $71.88 - Midpoint: $89.90 - Maximum: $107.93

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.

Why Us? Joining MD Anderson's League City Pharmacy means becoming part of a world-class cancer center in a community-focused setting. As an Assistant Manager, you'll lead a dedicated team committed to delivering safe, timely, and innovative pharmaceutical care to patients. You'll enjoy a collaborative environment where your leadership directly impacts patient outcomes and operational excellence. MD Anderson offers exceptional professional development opportunities, including leadership programs, and fosters a culture of respect, integrity, and continuous learning. Here, your work truly makes a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Job Specific Competencies

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises staff to assure appropriate medication delivery and patient safety. Assists in interviewing and training new staff. Completes employee evaluations in a timely manner. Evaluates and compiles personnel documentation in a timely manner. Promotes and maintains a professional work environment. Supervises and directs daily activities of staff, including scheduling, delegation of work assignments, and monitoring of productivity standards. Monitors and enforces regulatory compliance, oversees operational systems to provide timely patient care. Familiar with all pharmacy technology, equipment, and maintenance. Accountable for day-to-day productivity and quality of outcomes.

Quality Assurance: Monitors assigned area for environmental deficiencies. Monitors and documents compliance with area SOPs. Provides staff training on SOPs for all pharmacy systems and equipment. Assures that QA/CQI is consistently performed and documented. Observes operations and initiates changes as needed to maintain and improve services. Ensures 95% of staff completes all mandatory trainings before deadline. Evaluates needs of the area and delegates projects to the staff or completes necessary tasks.

Leadership: Monitors area workflow to assure that all jobs are performed in a timely manner; adjust or shift staff as needed. Works with nursing and other departments to evaluate service needs. Leads by example in behavior and work ethic. Works toward win-win solutions to patient and staff issues or concerns. Takes initiative to learn new procedures and begin integrating new procedures into production with minimal supervisory intervention. Develops, records and implements policies and procedures when necessary. Other Duties as Assigned.

Requirements: Education: Bachelor's of Science degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. degree from an accredited college of pharmacy. Preferred Education: Doctorate (Professional). Certification: All of the following: Texas State Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist license within 90 days of job entry. American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support(ACLS) certification within 90 days of job entry, if working in one of following departments: Pharmacy Inpatient (710348), Pharmacy ATC ACB (710355), Pharmacy-West Houston (710657) Pharmacy-The Woodlands (710480), Pharmacy Northwest (711204). Preferred Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Experience: Two years of related Pharmacist or Clinical Pharmacist experience. Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate program may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience. Preferred Experience: Prior management experience or Pharmacy Administrative residency. Onsite Presence: Is Required. Other Requirements: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.