Advanced Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient Pharmacy

MD Anderson Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston seeks an Advanced Pharmacy Technician to support inpatient drug distribution, unit dosing, IV admixture, and specialized systems. The role emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and patient safety within a high-volume hospital setting.

Ideal candidates hold a High School Diploma, Texas-TSBP PHTR, and PTCB/NHA-CPHT licenses with at least 3 years of hospital or infusion center experience.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent and
• Required: Certificate from an accredited Pharmacy technician training program or
• Required: Associate's Degree
• PHTR - Registered Pharmacy Technician Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)
• CPHT - Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB or NHA)

Responsibilities

• Participate in medication preparation, distribution, compounding, and inventory management.
• Maintain proficiency and accuracy in assigned pharmacy areas.
• Develop, deliver, and assess employee training and competency materials.
• Demonstrate accountability and ownership of duties and projects.
• Maintain workflows and regulatory compliance within specialized pharmacy areas.
• Complete quality assurance and productivity reports on schedule.
• Support coordination of departmental meetings and interdepartmental communications.
• Assist with regulatory compliance initiatives (USP standards, accreditation, drug shortages).
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Pharmacy technician

Staff training

Leadership

Quality assurance

Documentation

Interdepartmental communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Pharmacy technician training certificate

Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

SharePoint

Job description

OurInpatient Pharmacy team delivers comprehensive and high-quality medication distribution services across the hospital. We manage all aspects of inpatient drug delivery - including unit dose dispensing, IV admixture preparation, and specialized systems for controlled substances and investigational drugs. We leverage advanced automation and robotic dispensing technology to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and patient safety in every step of the process.

Ideal Candidate

The Ideal candidate for the Advanced Pharmacy Technician will have a High School Diploma and Certified Pharmacy Technician with Texas State Board of Pharmacy and Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Candidate will have at least 3 years of Pharmacy Technician experience.

Working Hours

The working hours for this position is 7am - 3p; Alternating weekends.

Why MD Anderson?

MD Anderson offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families:

• Medical benefits with no employee premium beginning on the first day of employment for employees working 30 or more hours per week
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance Coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
• Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
• Teacher Retirement System (TRS) defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
• Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D coverage, and illness-related reduced salary pay program
• Comprehensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs, and employee resource groups

Key Functions

1. Pharmacy Workflow, Training & Competency

• Participate in and support medication preparation, distribution, compounding (sterile and non-sterile), and inventory management activities, as applicable.
• Maintain a high level of proficiency within assigned pharmacy area(s), consistently meeting established accuracy, quality, and productivity standards.
• Develop, maintain, and deliver employee training programs and competency assessment materials.
• Demonstrate accountability, ownership, and competency in completing assigned duties and projects.
• Maintain a strong understanding of workflows, processes, and operational requirements within specialized pharmacy area(s).

2. Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement

• Complete all assigned Quality Assurance and productivity reports accurately and within established timelines.
• Ensure proper documentation, record retention, and timely follow-up on identified findings and action items.
• Proactively monitor and investigate operational challenges, initiate corrective actions, and drive issues to resolution.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and provide recommendations to enhance workflow efficiency and quality.
• Maintain compliance with all institutional and divisional requirements, including licensure, accreditation, mandatory education, and competency assessments.
• Develop, implement, and support special projects that contribute to departmental and organizational goals.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment.

3. Project Management & Operational Support

• Coordinate and prepare complex materials, including presentations, reports, email communications, and spreadsheets utilizing Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint.
• Facilitate professional and effective communication with interdepartmental and interdisciplinary teams to support informed decision-making and accurate information sharing.
• Assist with planning and coordination of departmental meetings, leadership meetings, committees, and subcommittees within the Division of Pharmacy.
• Support and enhance workflows that maintain regulatory compliance, including:
  • USP standards
  • Accreditation requirements
  • Inventory optimization initiatives
  • Drug shortage management programs

4. Other Duties

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent and
• Required: Certificate from an accredited Pharmacy technician training program or
• Required: Associate's Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: 3 years Pharmacy technician experience in a hospital, infusion center or retail pharmacy.
• : Additional two years experience may substitute for required Certificate from an accredited Pharmacy technician training program or associate's degree.
• Preferred: Pharmacy experience training staff and experience in a leadership role.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: PHTR - Reg Pharmacy Technician Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP).
• Required: CPHT - Certified Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
• Preferred: IV - IV Certification Intravenous Medication Certification (IV-Sterile Products) sponsored by an Accreditation Counsel for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) provider, or a pharmacy technician training program accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) or the ASHP/ACPE.
• Preferred: Related PTCB assessment-based or nationally recognized certificates.

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.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html