Senior Pharmacy Technician - Ambulatory Treatment Center - Life Science Plaza

About the role

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.

Our ATC Pharmacy is the heartbeat of outpatient cancer care at MD Anderson. Unlike other pharmacy areas, ATC supports high-volume infusion treatments and complex chemotherapy regimens in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment. You'll collaborate closely with nurses and physicians to ensure timely, accurate medication delivery for same-day treatments. This role offers exposure to cutting-edge oncology protocols, advanced compounding practices, and direct impact on patient outcomes—all within a team that values precision, innovation, and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Pharmacy Workflow, Employee Training & Competency
  • Participates in and supports medication preparation, distribution, compounding (sterile and non-sterile), and inventory management activities, as applicable.
  • Maintains a high level of proficiency in assigned pharmacy area(s), consistently meeting established accuracy, quality, and productivity standards.
  • Develops, maintains, and delivers employee training programs and competency materials.
  • Demonstrates accountability and competency in completing assigned duties and projects.
  • Maintains a strong understanding of workflows within specialized pharmacy area(s).
• Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement
  • Completes all assigned quality assurance and productivity reports accurately and on time, ensuring proper documentation, record retention, and timely follow-up on findings.
  • Proactively researches and monitors issues, initiates corrective actions, and follows through until resolution is achieved.
  • Identifies opportunities for improvement and regularly provides recommendations for process enhancements.
  • Completes and maintains all institutional and divisional requirements related to licensure, accreditation, mandatory education, and testing.
  • Develops, implements, and supports special projects that contribute to organizational goals and objectives.
  • Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.
• Project Management & Administrative Support
  • Coordinates and prepares complex materials, including PowerPoint presentations, email communications, Excel spreadsheets, and SharePoint resources, utilizing Microsoft 365 applications.
  • Facilitates effective and professional communication across interdepartmental and interdisciplinary teams to support timely decision-making and accurate information sharing.
  • Assists with and supports departmental, area-specific, committee, and subcommittee meetings within the Division of Pharmacy.
  • Enhances and implements workflows to support regulatory compliance, including but not limited to: USP standards, inventory optimization, accreditation requirements, and drug shortage management.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• License/Certification:
  • Current Pharmacy Technician Registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) (required).
  • Current Certification with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) (preferred).
  • Current Intravenous Medication Certification (IV-Sterile Products) approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) (preferred).
• Experience:
  • Two years pharmacy technician experience in a hospital, infusion center, or retail pharmacy (required).
  • IV sterile preparation experience, ACPE IV Sterile Products Competency (preferred).

Benefits

• 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

Schedule

Dayshift: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Pay

Minimum Salary: USD 49,500 | Midpoint Salary: USD 62,000 | Maximum Salary: USD 74,500 (FLSA non-exempt, eligible for overtime pay)

Requisition ID: 183357 | Full-Time, Regular | Work Week: Day/Evening | Onsite | Referral Bonus Available | No Relocation Assistance