Job Information
MD Anderson Cancer Center Sr. Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient - Evenings - 3p-11:30p in Houston, Texas
JOB COMPETENCIES
Medication Preparation and Distribution
Accurately and efficiently fill cartfill 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.
Working Conditions
This position requires:
Working in Office Environment
No
Yes
Working in Patient Care Unit (e.g. Nursing unit; outpatient clinic)
No
Yes
Exposure to human/animal blood, body fluids, or tissues
No
Yes
Exposure to harmful chemicals
No
Yes
Exposure to radiation
No
Yes
Exposure to animals
No
Yes
Physical Demands
Indicate the time required to do each of the following physical demands:
Time Spent
Never
0%
Occasionally
1-33%
Frequently
34-66%
Continuously
67-100%
Standing
Walking
Sitting
Reaching
Lifting/Carrying
Up to 10 lbs
10lbs to 50 lbs
More than 50 lbs
Pushing/Pulling
Up to 10 lbs
10lbs to 50 lbs
More than 50 lbs
Use computer/keyboard
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
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 171552
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Evenings
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 48,000
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 60,000
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 72,500
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
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