Senior Pharmacy Technician

Senior Pharmacy Technician - Ambulatory Treatment Center - IV

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.

Ideal candidate will have High School Diploma and 2 years of Pharmacy Technician experience in a retail, infusion or hospital setting. Highly Prefer at least one year of IV sterile preparation experience, ACPE IV Sterile Products Competency

Current Pharmacy Technician Registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Senior Tech Proficiencies

1. Inventory management

a. Reviews and monitors par levels

b. Reconciles inventory counts in appropriate systems

c. Properly manages vial inventory (e.g. lot management access)

d. Ordering/receiving medications and supplies

e. Tech-Check-Tech certified (per area)

f. Accurately and efficiently completes cycle counts and inventory audits

g. Troubleshoots, reports, and follows-up with medication storage devices (e.g. refrigerators)

h. Resolves controlled access cabinet discrepancy reports

i. Reviews and addresses recall notification requests

2. Area maintenance

a. Equipment maintenance (e.g. balances, printers, computers, scanners)

b. Process review and document updates (e.g. SOPs, competencies)

c. CAD pump and supply management

d. Alaris pump preventative maintenance and library update management

Monitors and reconciles inventory systems reports (e.g. medication outdates)

Other job duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred: Certificate from an accredited Pharmacy technician training program.

Preferred: Two years of college credit.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required: 2 years Pharmacy technician experience in a hospital, infusion center or retail pharmacy.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required: PHTR - Reg Pharmacy Technician Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP). Upon Hire

Preferred: CPHT - Certified Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Upon Hire

Preferred: Current Intravenous Medication Certification (IV-Sterle Products) approved by the Accreditation Counsel for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). Upon Hire

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.

MD Anderson offers our employees:

• 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

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 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

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 176663
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Evening/Night
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 49,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 62,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 74,500
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: No
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No