Specialty Pharmacy Technician - Investigational Drugs

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.

The Ideal Candidate is a reliable and detail-oriented pharmacy technician with at least one year of experience in a hospital, infusion center, research, or retail pharmacy setting. They hold a high school diploma or equivalent and maintain an active Pharmacy Technician Registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP). This individual is skilled in medication preparation, inventory support, and patient service, and is able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. They are prepared to successfully complete all required pre-employment skills testing and contribute to a high-quality specialty pharmacy team.

Working Hours: The working hours will be 9:30a to 6:00p. Monday through Friday.

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
Maintains Investigational Drug Accountability

• Performs daily audits of investigational drugs and supplies in assigned areas to ensure accuracy and accountability.
• Identifies and resolves system discrepancies promptly.
• Manages appropriate inventory levels, including drug/supply replacement and evaluation of usage, stock levels, and reorder needs.
• Makes inventory adjustments as appropriate to maintain accurate stock.

Facilitates Inventory Management

• Assists with tracking drug returns, replacements, and expired inventory using departmental tools and databases.
• Continuously monitors inventory and quarantines expired or unusable stock.
• Notifies pharmacy and study sponsors of upcoming expiration dates and promotes the use of soon-to-expire items first.
• Supports the processes for drug returns and expired medication destruction in compliance with sponsor, institutional, state, and federal guidelines.

Maintains Regulatory Documentation

• Manages and maintains required protocol documentation in accordance with institutional, state, and federal regulations.
• Ensures accurate completion and storage of shipment receipt documents, iDATA transactions, and supporting documentation (e.g., labels, production cards).

Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred:

• Certificate from an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program
• Two years of college credit

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required:

• At least one year of experience in a hospital, infusion center, research, or retail pharmacy setting

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

• PHTR - Registered Pharmacy Technician, Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) - Upon Hire

Preferred:

• CPHT - Certified Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) - Upon Hire
• Current Intravenous Medication Certification (IV-Sterile Products) approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) - Upon Hire OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
  
  The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
  
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Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 179128
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Day/Evening
• 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

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