Pharmacy Tech III (HEM-ONC)

Children's Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premium coverage after 3 years

4%-10% savings plan match

Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

Caregiver Leave

Adoption reimbursement

Surrogacy reimbursement

Job summary

Children's Health in Dallas, TX seeks a Pharmacy Tech III to support chemotherapy and hazardous sterile preparations in the CCBD department. The role is on-site in the Dallas area and involves day shift responsibilities under pharmacist supervision.

You will handle chemotherapy compounding, maintain sterile environments, and ensure accurate documentation for safety and quality. Collaboration with pharmacists and clinical staff is essential for optimal patient care.

Qualifications

• Requires hospital pharmacy technician experience and ability to work under supervision.
• Must be able to function both independently and in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare chemotherapy and hazardous medications for CCBD in inpatient and clinic settings.
• Maintain sterile compounding areas through cleaning and disinfection to ensure safety and compliance.
• Document compounding, cleaning, deactivation, decontamination, testing, and equipment certification.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

20-hour ACPE IV training

Tools

Sterile compounding equipment

Baxa pumps

Job description

Job Title & Specialty Area: Pharmacy Tech III - Chemotherapy and Hazardous Sterile Preparations

Department: Pharmacy

Location: Dallas, TX

Shift: Day Shift, Variable

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist, the pharmacy technician responsible for preparing chemotherapy, hazardous, and other medications for patients in Centers for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD) in both inpatient and clinic settings.

Responsibilities

• Inventory management of chemotherapy and supportive care mediations in the CCBD pharmacy satellite
• Responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining integrity of sterile compounding areas
• Maintain and monitor proper documentation of compounding, cleaning (including deactivations and decontamination of hazardous drugs), testing, and certification of equipment and compounding areas
• Functions both independently and in a team environment
• Compounds chemotherapy and related medications with high efficiency and delivers medications throughout the CCBD space
• Triages and streamlines medication compounding to effectively compound high cost and short dated chemotherapy
• Efficient operation of specialty machinery, equipment, and technology (e.g. baxa pumps, dispense prep and check)
• Perform additional responsibilities

Work Experience

• At least 5 years experience as a hospital pharmacy technician required

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or GED required
• 20-hour ACPE accredited IV training course required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) as a Registered Technician required
• National Certification with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred
• Chemotherapy certification course (required for Sterile Compounding and Chemotherapy Pharmacy Technician). Effective 10/1/2025 team members will have 180 days to obtain certification in 180 Days required
• Completion of PTCB-recognized medication history certificate exam (for transitions of care pharmacy technician) preferred

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care For You

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.