Specialty Pharmacy Technician - Investigational Drugs

Full-time

MD Anderson

The Investigational Drug Services (IDS) Department at MD Anderson Cancer Center plays a critical role in supporting innovative cancer research and clinical trials. Our team collaborates closely with physicians, researchers, nurses, and study coordinators to ensure the safe procurement, preparation, dispensing, and management of investigational medications. Through a commitment to patient safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence, IDS helps advance groundbreaking treatments that shape the future of cancer care.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and patient-focused Pharmacy Technician with an active Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) registration and at least one year of pharmacy technician experience. They excel in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate strong accuracy and organizational skills, and are committed to providing exceptional service while supporting patients through their treatment journey. PTCB certification and experience in specialty, hospital, infusion, or retail pharmacy settings are preferred.
Working Hours
The working hours for this position is 11am - 7:30pm
Why MD Anderson?
MD Anderson offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families:
• Medical benefits with no employee premium beginning on the first day of employment for employees working 30 or more hours per week
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance Coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
• Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
• Teacher Retirement System (TRS) defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
• Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D coverage, and illness-related reduced salary pay program
• Comprehensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs, and employee resource groups
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.
R EQUIREMENTS
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Some college coursework preferred
Certification
Current Pharmacy Technician Registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) required
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification preferred
Experience
Minimum of one (1) year of pharmacy technician experience in a hospital, infusion center, retail pharmacy, or specialty pharmacy setting required
Experience in pharmacy or related work requiring a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to proper techni: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
Other Requirements: 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.
Additional Information

Requisition ID: 183174

Employment Status: Full-Time

Employee Status: Regular

Work Week: Day/Evening

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?: No

Relocation Assistance Available?: No

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