Sr. Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient - 7:00a - 3:30p

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

oDemonstrate technical proficiency required to do the job; possesses up-to-date knowledge in the profession.

oProvide technical expertise to others.

oEncourage collaboration and input from all team members.

oValue the contributions of all team members.

oBalance individual and team goals.

oSet high standards of performance.

oPursue goals with energy and persistence.

oDrive for results and achievement.

oExpress ideas clearly and concisely in groups and one-to-one conversations.

oCreate an environment with open channels of communication.

oApproach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness.

oOffer new ideas, solutions and / or options.

oEmployee participates in on-going learning and demonstrates application of it in his / her role.

oEmployee 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.

Working Conditions

This position requires :

Working in Office Environment

Working in Patient Care Unit (e.g. Nursing unit; outpatient clinic)

Exposure to human / animal blood, body fluids, or tissues

Exposure to harmful chemicals

Exposure to radiation

Exposure to animals

Physical Demands

Indicate the time required to do each of the following physical demands :

Time Spent

Never

Occasionally

1-33%

Frequently

34-66%

Continuously

67-100%

Standing

Walking

Sitting

Reaching

Lifting / Carrying

Up to 10 lbs

10lbs to 50 lbs

More than 50 lbs

Pushing / Pulling

Up to 10 lbs

10lbs to 50 lbs

More than 50 lbs

Use computer / keyboard

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.