Specialty Pharmacy Technician

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Town of Texas, Houston (WI, TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a dedicated professional to manage investigational drug accountability and inventory. The role involves performing audits, tracking drug returns, and maintaining regulatory documentation. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and communication skills, with a preference for those with some college education and experience in pharmacy-related work. This full-time position requires onsite presence and offers competitive salary ranging from $49,500 to $74,500.

Benefits

Referral Bonus Available

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmacy or similar type work where conformance to proper technique and accuracy are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintains investigational drug accountability through daily audits.
• Facilitates inventory management and tracks drug returns.
• Manages and maintains protocol documentation as required.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Education

Some College

Job description

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Maintains investigational drug accountability Performs daily audits of the Investigational Drug/Supplies in the assigned areas to ensure accuracy and accountability including identification and resolution of system discrepancies. Manages an adequate inventory in work areas. Includes but is not limited to supply/drug replacement, evaluation of usage/stock levels/re-orders, and adjustments if appropriate.

Facilitates inventory management Assists in the tracking of the drug returns, replacements, and management of expired inventory using specific databases and departmental tools. Continuously tracks inventory and isolates expired stock to ensure proper quarantine of unusable stock. Informs the pharmacy and sponsors of any upcoming expiration dates on any inventory currently in stock and encourages the use of those expiration dates first. Assists in processes of Drug Returns/Expired Medication Destruction and supplies according to sponsor, institutional, state and federal guidelines for handling of expired investigational drugs and supplies

Maintains regulatory documentation Manages and maintains protocol documentation as required by institutional, state, and federal guidelines. This includes but is not limited to Shipment Receipt Documentation, iDATA transactions, documentation materials (i.e. labels, production cards)

Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES

Analytical Thinking - Gather relevant information systematically; break down problems into simple components; make sound decisions. Oral Communication - Express ideas clearly and concisely in groups and one-to-one conversations; create an environment with open channels of communication. Written Communication - Convey information clearly and concisely through both formal and informal documents; adapt writing style to fit the audience.

REQUIREMENTS

Education: None

Preferred Education: Some College

Certification: None

Preferred Certification: None

Experience: None

Preferred Experience: Experience in pharmacy or similar type work where conformance to proper technique and accuracy are essential. Working knowledge of pharmacy applications.

Onsite Presence: Is Required

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: 174788
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• 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: No
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No
• Science Jobs: No

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