Sr. Pharmacy Technician - ATC - R10 - 10:30a - 7p

MD Anderson Cancer Center - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Sr. Pharmacy Technician at MD Anderson Cancer Center plays a crucial role in managing pharmacy operations, particularly in inventory management and area maintenance. This position requires a high level of proficiency in handling medications, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining equipment. The technician will work closely with pharmacy staff to ensure efficient operations and high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Review and monitor par levels of inventory.
• Reconcile inventory counts in appropriate systems.
• Manage vial inventory including lot management access.
• Order and receive medications and supplies.
• Complete cycle counts and inventory audits accurately and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot and report issues with medication storage devices.
• Resolve controlled access cabinet discrepancy reports.
• Address recall notification requests.
• Maintain equipment such as balances, printers, computers, and scanners.
• Review processes and update documents like SOPs and competencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Pharmacy Technician Registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP).
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification.
• Two years of Pharmacy Technician experience in an infusion, hospital, or retail setting.

Nice-to-haves

• Certificate from an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program.
• ACPE Sterile Products Certification.
• IV sterile preparation experience.
• ACPE IV Sterile Products Competency.

Benefits

• Full-Time employment status with regular employee status.
• Eligibility for overtime pay as a non-exempt position.
• Referral bonus available.