Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

Pharmacy TechnicianOur 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 will be Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm.MD Anderson offers our employees:Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per weekGroup Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coveragePaid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accrualsPaid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programsTuition Assistance Program after six months of serviceTeachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plansEmployer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay programExtensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groupsJOB COMPETENCIESMedication Preparation and DistributionAccurately and efficiently fill cart fills and first-dose medicationsAccurately and efficiently pull medications to refill controlled access cabinetsAccurately and efficiently deliver medications and supplies to designated areasAccurately and efficiently prepare all types of sterile products, including:Small Volume Parenterals (SVP)Large Volume Parenterals (LVP)ChemotherapyBiotherapyInvestigational agentsAccurately and efficiently prepare high-risk sterile productsAccurately and efficiently prepare extemporaneous compoundsAccurately and efficiently repackage bulk medicationsSpecialized Areas of ExpertiseDemonstrates proficiency in two or more specialized areas while meeting accuracy and productivity standards, including:Hazardous and investigational sterile compoundingHigh-risk sterile compoundingOperating Room (OR) satellite servicesCritical care and pediatric pharmacy supportInventory controlControlled substance vault operationsNon-sterile compoundingMedication ordering and receivingTech-check-tech certificationInventory ManagementAccurately and efficiently order medications and suppliesAccurately and efficiently receive and restock medications and suppliesComplete cycle counts and inventory audits accurately and efficientlyRemove expired or soon-to-expire medications in a timely mannerEnsure medication security and accountability at all timesMonitor inventory and supply levels; notify appropriate personnel of shortages and/or outagesOther duties as assignedEDUCATIONRequired: High School Diploma or EquivalentPreferred: Associate's DegreeWORK EXPERIENCERequired: NonePreferred: At least one year of Pharmacy Technician experienceLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSRequired: PHTR - Reg Pharmacy Technician Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP). Upon Hire orRequired: PHI - Pharmacist Intern License with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP). Upon HirePreferred: CPHT - Certified Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).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.