Senior Pharmacy Technician - Ambulatory Treatment Center - Life Science Plaza

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Pharmacy Division supports safe, effective, and cost-conscious medication use in collaboration with healthcare professionals, advancing patient care, research, and education. This Senior Pharmacy Technician position supports the Ambulatory Treatment Center (ATC) Pharmacy at Life Science Plaza, which provides high-volume outpatient infusion treatments and complex chemotherapy regimens. The role works in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment and collaborates with nurses and physicians to support timely, accurate medication delivery for same-day treatments. It offers exposure to oncology protocols and advanced compounding practices, with a direct contribution to patient outcomes.

The position participates in medication preparation, distribution, sterile and non-sterile compounding, and inventory management as applicable. It also supports staff training and competency, quality assurance, continuous improvement, projects, administrative coordination, and workflows that help maintain regulatory compliance. The scheduled shift is 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on days.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, current Pharmacy Technician Registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, and at least two years of pharmacy technician experience in a hospital, infusion center, or retail pharmacy. Current PTCB certification and ACPE-approved IV sterile products certification are preferred. The position may require routine reviews and screening related to maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure; satisfying and maintaining applicable requirements is a condition of hire and continued employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Pharmacy Technician Registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP).
• At least two years of pharmacy technician experience in a hospital, infusion center, or retail pharmacy.
• 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

• Current Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification.
• Current ACPE-approved Intravenous Medication Certification (IV-Sterile Products).
• Experience in IV sterile preparation.
• ACPE IV Sterile Products Competency.

Responsibilities

• Participate in 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 materials.
• Complete assigned duties and projects with accountability and demonstrated competency.
• Maintain a strong understanding of workflows in specialized pharmacy areas.
• Complete quality assurance and productivity reports accurately and on time, with appropriate documentation, record retention, and follow-up.
• Research and monitor issues, initiate corrective actions, and follow through to resolution.
• Identify improvement opportunities and recommend process enhancements.
• Maintain institutional and divisional requirements related to licensure, accreditation, mandatory education, and testing.
• Develop, implement, and support special projects that contribute to organizational goals and objectives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Coordinate and prepare complex materials, including presentations, email communications, spreadsheets, and SharePoint resources, using Microsoft 365 applications.
• Communicate professionally across interdepartmental and interdisciplinary teams to support timely decisions and accurate information sharing.
• Assist with departmental, area-specific, committee, and subcommittee meetings within the Division of Pharmacy.
• Enhance and implement workflows supporting regulatory compliance, including USP standards, inventory optimization, accreditation requirements, and drug shortage management.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid employee medical benefits with zero premium starting on the first day for employees working 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 and AD&D coverage and an illness-related reduced salary pay program.
• Wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs, and employee resource groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED