Senior Pharmacy Technician - League City

UT MD Anderson

League City (TX)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO & EIB

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Holiday pay

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for the League City location. The role focuses on sterile compounding, inventory control, and daily operations within an ambulatory oncology setting.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and a pharmacy technician certification with at least two years of experience. Hospital experience is preferred; strong accuracy and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

Requires High School Diploma or Equivalent and Pharmacy Technician certification.
At least two years of Pharmacy Technician experience in ambulatory oncology preferred.
Hospital experience (6+ months) preferred; accuracy and teamwork essential.

Responsibilities

Sterile compounding/preparation following SOPs (USP 797/800/NIOSH).
Manage inventory, supply chain and ADS systems; ensure accurate dispensing.
Daily operational duties: equipment maintenance, QA tasks, pump maintenance; cross-area scheduling.

Skills

Math skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certificate from Pharmacy Technician training program

Two years of college credit

Tools

BD Cato

Phacts

One Connect

Job description

The Pharmacy Division is dedicated to ensuring safe, effective, and cost-conscious medication use while collaborating with healthcare professionals to achieve optimal drug therapy outcomes. Through innovative programs in patient care, research, and education, the division leads in delivering premier, patient-centered care. Embracing change and discovery, it leverages new technologies, maximizes resources, and fosters a culture of caring to continuously enhance the quality of pharmaceutical services.

The Ideal candidate will have a High school diploma and a Certified Pharmacy Technician with at least two years of Pharmacy Technician experience. They demonstrate a commitment to patient-centered care in an ambulatory oncology setting. While hospital pharmacy experience (6 months or more) is preferred, the candidate should excel in accuracy, communication, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Working Hours

This will be a dayshift with no weekends and no holidays.

Why Join the League City Pharmacy Team?

The League City Pharmacy plays an essential role in supporting MD Anderson's mission of providing exceptional cancer care close to home for patients throughout the Bay Area and surrounding communities. Conveniently located within MD Anderson's League City location, the pharmacy team partners closely with physicians, nurses, and other care providers to ensure patients receive timely access to their medications, expert counseling, and personalized support throughout their treatment journey. Their commitment to safety, accuracy, and compassionate service helps create a seamless experience for patients and caregivers alike.

At MD Anderson, we offer careers built on care, growth, and balance. Our employees enjoy a benefits package designed to support every stage of life, starting on day one.

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&DD 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&DD and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Sterile Compounding/Preparation

Follows standard operating procedures/safety standards (USP 797/800/NIOSH) when handling, preparing, and waste disposal of hazardous drugs. Reports and documents chemotherapy spills.
Demonstrates the correct use of a closed system and maintains competency.
Prepares investigational doses by reading the datasheet, follow protocol directions, care when admixing, documenting thoroughly on the investigational card for each drug. Ask for assistance from a pharmacist if needed.
Demonstrates strong math skills for pharmacy calculations.
Manages time efficiently by maintaining high productivity.
Demonstrates system proficiency including, but not limited to, BD Cato, Phacts, One Connect, and control access cabinets.
Manages inventory through supply chain.

Inventory Management

Monitors key inventory parameters to evaluate inventory usage including stock levels, shortages, and recalls. Takes appropriate actions and makes inventory adjustments as needed.
Develops, implements, and documents procedures related to receiving, shipping, transfers, returns of inventory, physical counts, ongoing cycle counts and loss prevention.
Coordinates with appropriate supplier for acquisition and distribution of drugs/supplies, identified as supply problems. Communications drug availability to staff.
Communicates with other inventory areas to minimize waste.
Maintains inventory security within the pharmacy area and monitors for appropriate use of all institutional resources.
Approach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness; offer new ideas, solutions and/or options.
Follows standard operating procedures/safety standards (USP 797/800, NIOSH) when handling and wasting of hazardous drugs. Reports and documents chemotherapy spills
Completes pump assignments including replenishment, returns, cleaning and periodic maintenance (PM) monitoring (within 95% compliance).
Restocks, loads, unloads and outdates automated dispensing cabinet inventory consistently and accurately.

Provide floor stock inventory as needed Preparation

Daily Operational Duties

Equipment maintenance, including BSC cleaning, stocking supplies, pump retrieval, scheduled QA assignments, cleaning of IV rooms and ante-room, inventory ordering, pyxis support as needed, and water bath and baxa repeater pump cleaning.
Demonstrates technical proficiency and problem solving of carousel software, automated dispensing cabinets, BD CATO, OneConnect, procurement software, label printers and refrigerator monitoring, and other systems as needed.
Successfully completes annual process validations as appropriate.
Completes and maintains Tech-Check-Tech certification program as applicable.
Optimizes patient care and customer service by fulfilling all required operational responsibilities including staffing beyond shift as needed to complete all team assignments.
Ability to flex schedule across areas and shifts based on operational needs.

Other Duties As Assigned

EDUCATION

Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred: Certificate from an accredited Pharmacy technician training program.
Preferred: Two years of college credit.

Work Experience

Required: 2 years Pharmacy technician experience in a hospital, infusion center or retail pharmacy.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required: PHTR - Reg Pharmacy Technician Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP). Upon Hire
Preferred: CPHT - Certified Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Upon Hire
Preferred: Current Intravenous Medication Certification (IV-Sterle Products) approved by the Accreditation Counsel for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). Upon Hire

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

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