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Senior Pharmacy Technician - Ambulatory Treatment Center - Inventory
Senior Pharmacy Technician – Ambulatory Treatment Center – IV
The 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.
Ideal candidate will have High School Diploma and 2 years of Pharmacy Technician experience in a retail, infusion or hospital setting. Highly Prefer at least one year of IV sterile preparation experience, ACPE IV Sterile Products Competency
Working Hours: The working hours are 12:30p – 9:00p. Mon – Fri
Why Join the Ambulatory Treatment Center Pharmacy Team?
Our ATC Pharmacy is the heartbeat of outpatient cancer care at MD Anderson. Unlike other pharmacy areas, ATC supports high-volume infusion treatments and complex chemotherapy regimens in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment. You’ll collaborate closely with nurses and physicians to ensure timely, accurate medication delivery for same-day treatments. This role offers exposure to cutting-edge oncology protocols, advanced compounding practices, and direct impact on patient outcomes—all within a team that values precision, innovation, and compassionate care.
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 week
• Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
• Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
• Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
• Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
• Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Senior Tech Proficiencies
1. Inventory Management
• Reviews and monitors par levels
• Reconciles inventory counts in appropriate systems
• Properly manages vial inventory (e.g., lot management access)
• Orders and receives medications and supplies
• Tech-Check-Tech certified (per area)
• Accurately and efficiently completes cycle counts and inventory audits
• Troubleshoots, reports, and follows up with medication storage devices (e.g., refrigerators)
• Resolves controlled-access cabinet discrepancy reports
• Reviews and addresses recall notification requests
• Monitors and reconciles inventory system reports (e.g., medication outdates)
2. Area Maintenance
• Performs equipment maintenance (e.g., balances, printers, computers, scanners)
• Reviews processes and updates documentation (e.g., SOPs, competencies)
• Manages CAD pumps and related supplies
• Oversees Alaris pump preventative maintenance and library updates
Other job duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education
Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred: Certificate from an accredited Pharmacy technician training program.
Preferred: Two years of college credit.
Work Experience
Required: 2 years Pharmacy technician experience in a hospital, infusion center or retail pharmacy.
Licenses and Certification
Required: PHTR - Reg Pharmacy Technician Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP). Upon Hire
Preferred: CPHT - Certified Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Upon Hire
Preferred: Current Intravenous Medication Certification (IV-Sterle Products) approved by the Accreditation Counsel for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). Upon Hire
Other Requirements: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
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.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
