Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy TechnicianThe 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 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 specific competenciesSterile compounding/preparation a. Follows standard operating procedures/safety standards (USP 797/800/NIOSH) when handling, preparing, and waste disposal of hazardous drugs. Reports and documents chemotherapy spills. b. Demonstrates the correct use of a closed system and maintains competency. c. 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. d. Demonstrates strong math skills for pharmacy calculations. e. Manages time efficiently by maintaining high productivity. f. Demonstrates system proficiency including, but not limited to, BD Cato, Phacts, One Connect, and control access cabinets. g. Manages inventory through supply chain.Inventory management a. Monitors key inventory parameters to evaluate inventory usage including stock levels, shortages, and recalls. Takes appropriate actions and makes inventory adjustments as needed. b. Develops, implements, and documents procedures related to receiving, shipping, transfers, returns of inventory, physical counts, ongoing cycle counts and loss prevention. c. Coordinates with appropriate supplier for acquisition and distribution of drugs/supplies, identified as supply problems. Communications drug availability to staff. d. Communicates with other inventory areas to minimize waste. e. Maintains inventory security within the pharmacy area and monitors for appropriate use of all institutional resources. f. Approach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness; offer new ideas, solutions and/or options. g. Follows standard operating procedures/safety standards (USP 797/800, NIOSH) when handling and wasting of hazardous drugs. Reports and documents chemotherapy spills h. Completes pump assignments including replenishment, returns, cleaning and periodic maintenance (PM) monitoring (within 95% compliance). i. Restocks, loads, unloads and outdates automated dispensing cabinet inventory consistently and accurately. Provide floor stock inventory as needed preparationDaily operational duties a. 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. b. 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. c. Successfully completes annual process validations as appropriate. d. Completes and maintains Tech-Check-Tech certification program as applicable. e. Optimizes patient care and customer service by fulfilling all required operational responsibilities including staffing beyond shift as needed to complete all team assignments. f. Ability to flex schedule across areas and shifts based on operational needs.Other duties as assignedEducationRequired: High school diploma or equivalentPreferred: Certificate from an accredited pharmacy technician training program.Preferred: Two years of college credit.Work experienceRequired: 2 years pharmacy technician experience in a hospital, infusion center or retail pharmacy.Licenses and certificationsRequired: PHTR - Reg pharmacy technician Texas state board of pharmacy (TSBP). Upon hirePreferred: CPHT - Certified pharmacy technician pharmacy technician certification board (PTCB) upon hirePreferred: Current intravenous medication certification (IV-sterile products) approved by the accreditation counsel for pharmacy education (ACPE). Upon hireOther 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.