Senior Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks an experienced Pharmacy Technician for the Inpatient Pharmacy. The role focuses on sterile compounding, unit dose dispensing, IV admixture, and specialized systems for controlled substances and investigational drugs.

Requirements include a high school diploma, active TX Pharmacy Technician registration, and at least two years in an inpatient setting with one year of hands-on sterile compounding. Evening shift, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Two years pharmacy technician experience in a hospital, infusion center, or retail pharmacy.
• Current Pharmacy Technician Registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP).
• Preferred: Certification in IV sterile compounding (ACPE).
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately fill cart fills and first doses.
• Pull medications to refill controlled cabinets and restock areas.
• Deliver medications and supplies to designated areas and prepare sterile products (SVP, LVP, chemotherapy, biotherapy, investigational agents).
• Maintain inventory control including cycle counts and addressing shortages; enforce security and accountability.

Skills

Inpatient pharmacy experience

Sterile compounding

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician Registration (TSBP)

PTCB certification

IV-Sterile Products certification

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.

The ideal candidate will possess a High School Diploma and hold a current Pharmacy Technician Registration. In addition, candidates should have at least two (2) years of experience in an Inpatient pharmacy setting, including a minimum of one (1) year of hands‑on experience with sterile compounding.

The working hours for this position will be a Evening shift - 3:00p - 11:30p - 40 hr. work week

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

1. Medication Preparation and Distribution

• Accurately and efficiently fill cart fill and first doses
• 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 SVP, LVP, chemotherapy, biotherapy, and 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:

• Hazardous/Investigational Sterile Compounding
• High-Risk Sterile Compounding
• OR Satellite
• Critical Care/Pediatric Pharmacy
• Inventory Control
• Controlled Substance Vault
• Nonsterile Compounding
• Ordering/Receiving Medications
• Tech-Check-Tech Certified

3. Inventory Management

• Accurately and efficiently order medications and supplies
• Accurately and efficiently receive and restock medications and supplies
• Accurately and efficiently complete cycle counts and inventory audits
• Remove expired or soon-to-expire medications in a timely manner
• Ensure medication security and accountability at all times
• Monitor area inventory and supplies, and notify appropriate personnel when shortages or outages are noted

Other duties as assigned.

Education

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.

License/Certification

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

Preferred: Current Certification with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). Current Intravenous Medication Certification (IV-Sterile Products) approved by the Accreditation Counsel for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).

Experience

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

Preferred: Experience in hazardous sterile compounding, high risk sterile compounding, nonsterile compounding, inventory management, and Pharmacy employee training. Experience in OR, critical care, pediatrics, ordering/receiving medications, and controlled substances.

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

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 181898
• 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: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No