Advanced Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient Pharmacy

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Pharmacy Technician works with the Inpatient Pharmacy team to support medication distribution across the hospital. The team manages inpatient drug delivery, including unit dose dispensing, IV admixture preparation, and specialized systems for controlled substances and investigational drugs, using automation and robotic dispensing technology to support accuracy, efficiency, and patient safety. The position supports medication preparation, distribution, sterile and non-sterile compounding, and inventory management, as applicable. It also involves training and competency development, quality assurance, continuous improvement, project coordination, regulatory compliance, and operational support across pharmacy teams. The stated hours are 7 a.m.–3 p.m., with alternating weekends. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a qualifying pharmacy technician training credential or associate's degree, three years of pharmacy technician experience, and Texas State Board of Pharmacy registration and pharmacy technician certification. Additional experience may substitute for the specified education credential as described in the posting.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certificate from an accredited pharmacy technician training program or an associate's degree; an additional two years of experience may substitute for this credential.
At least three years of pharmacy technician experience in a hospital, infusion center, or retail pharmacy.
Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP).
Certified Pharmacy Technician certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Pass a pre-employment skills test if required and administered by Human Resources.
Ability to satisfy and maintain any requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of critical infrastructure, if applicable to the position.

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy experience training staff.
Experience in a leadership role.
IV certification in intravenous medication/sterile products from an ACPE provider, or completion of a pharmacy technician training program accredited by ASHP or ASHP/ACPE.
Related PTCB assessment-based or nationally recognized certificates.

Responsibilities

Participate in and support medication preparation, distribution, sterile and non-sterile compounding, and inventory management, as applicable.
Maintain proficiency in assigned pharmacy areas and meet established accuracy, quality, and productivity standards.
Develop, maintain, and deliver employee training programs and competency assessment materials.
Complete assigned quality assurance and productivity reports accurately and on time.
Ensure proper documentation and record retention, and follow up promptly on findings and action items.
Monitor and investigate operational challenges, initiate corrective actions, and drive issues to resolution.
Identify process-improvement opportunities and recommend ways to enhance workflow efficiency and quality.
Maintain compliance with institutional and divisional requirements, including licensure, accreditation, mandatory education, and competency assessments.
Develop, implement, and support special projects that contribute to departmental and organizational goals.
Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment.
Prepare complex materials such as presentations, reports, email communications, and spreadsheets using Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint.
Communicate professionally with interdepartmental and interdisciplinary teams to support decision-making and accurate information sharing.
Assist with planning and coordination of departmental and leadership meetings, committees, and subcommittees within the Division of Pharmacy.
Support workflows for regulatory compliance, USP standards, accreditation requirements, inventory optimization, and drug shortage management.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Medical benefits with no employee premium beginning on the first day of employment for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance coverage.
Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB).
Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs.
Tuition assistance after six months of service.
Teacher Retirement System (TRS) defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans.
Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage.
Illness-related reduced salary pay program.
Wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs, and employee resource groups.
Educational opportunities and individual and team recognition.