Job Description

Directs, coordinates and controls the overall operation of the pharmacy department at the Mays Cancer Center. Provides oversight direction to supervisory personnel in managing their respective sections and offers advice and guidance in handling special operations and administrative matters or problems. Directs and participates in the human resource management function for the pharmacy department.

Responsibilities

• Directs and participates in the development/revision, implementation, and communication of goals, policies, guidelines, and standards for the Pharmacy Department in accordance with the Universities policies and objectives.
• Ensures the department's continued compliance with reimbursement requirements and the maintenance of a competitive pricing structure.
• Oversees and participates in the compilation and analysis of data on departmental activities and services and prepares related reports. Prepares and analyzes reports reflecting utilization of service and revenue information and initiate responsive actions. Monitors metric information.
• Responsible for preparing the annual budget for the Pharmacy Department and reviews the budget performance of the department.
• Establishes and maintains a system of records and bookkeeping in accordance with University policies for recording patient charges for pharmaceutical supplies as well as maintaining adequate controls over requisitioning and dispensing of all pharmaceuticals.
• Directs the pharmacy's quality assurance activities and ensures compliance with patient care and medical practice standards. Works closely with clinical and operational leaders in addressing pharmaceutical services issues supporting the maintenance of high-quality patient care.
• Oversees the storage and distribution of all pharmaceutical items and ensures compliance by departmental locations and patient care units with established inventory control standards and procedures and federal and state regulation. Directs and controls the purchase and inventory management of all pharmaceuticals and supplies.
• Directs and coordinates in-service training ensuring the maintenance of the staff's skill/education levels with adequate competency assessments.
• Responsible for coordinating pharmacy students' educational experience within the department.
• Develops and maintains written policies and procedures for pharmacy services in keeping with state, federal and University rules and regulations.
• Coordinates the selection, promotion, orientation, and performance appraisal process.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• PharmD required
• Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP) required
• Extensive ambulatory oncology and/or bone marrow transplant experience
• Sterile compounding experience
• Phase 1 clinical trial and investigational drug experience
• Supervisory experience planning, organizing, and directing the work of pharmacy staff.
• Knowledge of computer and technology systems and software including pharmacy information systems.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills.

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.