Job Information
MD Anderson Cancer Center Sr Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient Pharmacy - Varied 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
Core Competencies
· IC - Technical/Functional Expertise:
o Demonstrate technical proficiency required to do the job; possesses up-to-date knowledge in the profession.
o Provide technical expertise to others.
· IC - Team with Others:
o Encourage collaboration and input from all team members.
o Value the contributions of all team members.
o Balance individual and team goals.
· IC - Self-Motivation:
o Set high standards of performance.
o Pursue goals with energy and persistence.
o Drive for results and achievement.
· IC - Oral Communication:
o Express ideas clearly and concisely in groups and one-to-one conversations.
o Create an environment with open channels of communication.
· IC-Innovative Thinking:
o Approach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness.
o Offer new ideas, solutions and/or options.
· TC-Practice-Based Learning & Improvement :
o Employee participates in on-going learning and demonstrates application of it in his/her role.
· TC - Equipment Usage & Safety
o Employee maintains expectations for safety preparedness, including but not limited to: Orientation to new equipment, Employee Education Events, CPR training, and Fire drills.
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.
Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources. 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: 166824
Employment Status: Part-Time Not Benefits Eligible
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Nights
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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