MD Anderson Cancer Center
Sr. Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient - 3p-11:30p
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Inpatient - Sr. Pharmacy Technician
Job Competencies Medication Preparation and Distribution Accurately and efficiently fill cart fill and first doses Accurately and efficiently pull medications to refill controlled access cabinets Accurately and efficiently deliver medications/supplies to designated areas Accurately and efficiently prepare all types of sterile products including SVP, LVP, chemotherapy, biotherapy and investigational agents Accurately and efficiently prepare high-risk sterile products Accurately and efficiently prepare extemporaneous compounds Accurately and efficiently repackaging bulk medications
Demonstrates proficiency in two or more specialized areas of expertise meeting accuracy and productivity standards Hazardous/Investigational Sterile Compounding High-risk Sterile Compounding OR Satellite Critical Care/Pediatric Pharmacy Inventory Control Controlled Substance Vault Nonsterile Compounding Ordering/Receiving Medications Tech-check-tech certified
Inventory Management Accurately and efficiently order medications and supplies Accurately and efficiently receive/restock medications and supplies Accurately and efficiently complete cycle counts and inventory audits Outdate expired or soon to expire medications in a timely manner Ensure medication security and accountability at all times Monitors area inventory and supplies, notifies appropriate personnel when shortages and/or outages noted
Other duties as assigned
Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred: Certificate from an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program or 2 years of college credit
License/Certification Required: Current Pharmacy Technician Registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)
Preferred: Current Certification with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). Current Intravenous Medication Certification (IV-Sterile Products) approved by the Accreditation Counsel for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
Experience Required: Two years pharmacy technician experience in a hospital, infusion center, or retail pharmacy
Preferred: Experience in hazardous sterile compounding, high-risk sterile compounding, nonsterile compounding, inventory management, and pharmacy employee training. Experience in OR, critical care, pediatrics, ordering/receiving medications, and controlled substances
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: 175386 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Evenings 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: Yes Referral Bonus Available?: Yes Relocation Assistance Available?: No Science Jobs: No
Job Competencies Medication Preparation and Distribution Accurately and efficiently fill cart fill and first doses Accurately and efficiently pull medications to refill controlled access cabinets Accurately and efficiently deliver medications/supplies to designated areas Accurately and efficiently prepare all types of sterile products including SVP, LVP, chemotherapy, biotherapy and investigational agents Accurately and efficiently prepare high-risk sterile products Accurately and efficiently prepare extemporaneous compounds Accurately and efficiently repackaging bulk medications
Demonstrates proficiency in two or more specialized areas of expertise meeting accuracy and productivity standards Hazardous/Investigational Sterile Compounding High-risk Sterile Compounding OR Satellite Critical Care/Pediatric Pharmacy Inventory Control Controlled Substance Vault Nonsterile Compounding Ordering/Receiving Medications Tech-check-tech certified
Inventory Management Accurately and efficiently order medications and supplies Accurately and efficiently receive/restock medications and supplies Accurately and efficiently complete cycle counts and inventory audits Outdate expired or soon to expire medications in a timely manner Ensure medication security and accountability at all times Monitors area inventory and supplies, notifies appropriate personnel when shortages and/or outages noted
Other duties as assigned
Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred: Certificate from an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program or 2 years of college credit
License/Certification Required: Current Pharmacy Technician Registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)
Preferred: Current Certification with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). Current Intravenous Medication Certification (IV-Sterile Products) approved by the Accreditation Counsel for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
Experience Required: Two years pharmacy technician experience in a hospital, infusion center, or retail pharmacy
Preferred: Experience in hazardous sterile compounding, high-risk sterile compounding, nonsterile compounding, inventory management, and pharmacy employee training. Experience in OR, critical care, pediatrics, ordering/receiving medications, and controlled substances
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: 175386 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Evenings 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: Yes Referral Bonus Available?: Yes Relocation Assistance Available?: No Science Jobs: No