Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 43,000 - 65,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits with zero premium

Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D

Paid time off and EIB

Holidays and wellness leave

Tuition Assistance Program

Retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician to support medication preparation, distribution, and sterile compounding across the hospital, including controlled substances and investigational drugs.

The role emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and patient safety, with a schedule Monday–Friday 3:00p - 11:30p and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

Requires High School Diploma or Equivalent; completion of a Pharmacy Technician program is beneficial.
Prefer at least one year of Pharmacy Technician experience.
Current Pharmacy Technician Registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP).

Responsibilities

Fill cart fills and first-dose medications accurately and efficiently.
Pull medications to refill controlled access cabinets.
Deliver medications and supplies to designated areas.
Prepare sterile products including SVP, LVP, chemotherapy, biotherapy, and investigational agents.

Skills

Medication prep

Inventory management

Hazardous sterile

High-risk sterile

OR support

Critical care

Pediatric support

Inventory control

Tech-check-tech

Non-sterile

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Job description

Our Inpatient 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 will have High School Diploma and completion of a Pharmacy Technician program. Highly Prefer at least one year of Pharmacy Technician experience. Current Pharmacy Technician Registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)

Working Hours - Working hours will be Monday through Friday from 3:00p - 11:30p

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

JOB COMPETENCIES

Medication Preparation and Distribution

Accurately and efficiently fill cart fills and first-dose medications
Accurately and efficiently pull medications to refill controlled access cabinets
Accurately and efficiently deliver medications and supplies to designated areas
Accurately and efficiently prepare all types of sterile products, including:
- Small Volume Parenterals (SVP)
- Large Volume Parenterals (LVP)
- Chemotherapy
- Biotherapy
- Investigational agents
Accurately and efficiently prepare high‑risk sterile products
Accurately and efficiently prepare extemporaneous compounds
Accurately and efficiently repackage bulk medications

2. Specialized Areas of Expertise

Demonstrates proficiency in two or more specialized areas while meeting accuracy and productivity standards, including:
- Hazardous and investigational sterile compounding
- High‑risk sterile compounding
- Operating Room (OR) satellite services
- Critical care and pediatric pharmacy support
- Inventory control
- Controlled substance vault operations
- Non‑sterile compounding
- Medication ordering and receiving
- Tech‑check‑tech certification

3. Inventory Management

Accurately and efficiently order medications and supplies
Accurately and efficiently receive and restock medications and supplies
Complete cycle counts and inventory audits accurately and efficiently
Remove expired or soon‑to‑expire medications in a timely manner
Ensure medication security and accountability at all times
Monitor inventory and supply levels; notify appropriate personnel of shortages and/or outages

Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred: Associate's Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required: None
Preferred: At least one year of Pharmacy Technician experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required: PHTR - Reg Pharmacy Technician Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP). Upon Hire or
Required: PHI - Pharmacist Intern License with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP). Upon Hire
Preferred: CPHT - Certified Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

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

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