Advanced Pharmacy Technician, Infusion Services

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

No-cost employee-only coverage

Paid Time Off

TRS retirement

Job summary

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to support sterile compounding for adult patients. You will work under supervision, contributing to safe and efficient medication preparation and delivery within a hospital setting.

The role involves handling hazardous medications, including chemotherapy, and operating specialty equipment such as IV compounding systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile admixtures for adults using aseptic technique.
• Safely handle hazardous medications, including chemotherapy.
• Perform compounding, packaging and labeling per USP regulations; pharmaceutical calculations.
• Operate specialty equipment (e.g. IV compounding system).
• Deliver medications efficiently to patient care areas.

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

Works under supervision of Pharmacy Technician Supervisor, Pharmacy Technician Manager or Pharmacist Manager. Consistently works independently and effectively. Spend a total of 80% of their staffed hours performing one of the below advanced pharmacy technician concentration areas. Proper management and handling of medications, including investigational and controlled substances. Efficient operation specialty equipment or software necessary in performing job functions. Accurately prepares all sterile admixtures for adults, using proper aseptic technique. Safely handles all hazardous medications, including chemotherapy. Delivers medications in an efficiently. Compounding, packaging and labeling of sterile and non-sterile products in accordance to USP regulations; Perform pharmaceutical calculations. Efficient operation of specialty machinery and equipment (e.g. IV compounding system) Special preparations (e.g. CADD delivery device) Proficient with understanding USP compounding standards and TSBP rules. The shift for this role is Monday thru Friday between the hours of 7am - 7pm and every 6th weekend. Travel to regional sites in DFW for coverage as necessary.

BENEFITS

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)