Senior Pharmacy Technician - Northwest

Overview

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.

Ideal candidate will have High School Diploma and 2 years of Pharmacy Technician experience in a retail, infusion or hospital setting. Highly Prefer at least one year of IV sterile preparation experience, ACPE IV Sterile Products Competency.

The working hours are 9:00am - 5:00pm (hours may vary based on current needs of the department).

Joining the Northwest Pharmacy at MD Anderson as a Senior Pharmacy Technician offers the opportunity to be part of a world renowned cancer center where precision, teamwork, and patient-centered care are paramount. In this role, you ll support complex oncology therapies, collaborate with expert clinical teams, and work in an advanced pharmacy setting that values safety, innovation, and professional growth. MD Anderson provides strong leadership, ongoing training, and the fulfillment of knowing your work directly contributes to life saving care.

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

• Follows standard operating procedures and safety standards (USP 797/800, NIOSH) when handling, preparing, and disposing of hazardous drugs
• Documents and reports chemotherapy spills appropriately
• Demonstrates correct use of closed-system transfer devices and maintains ongoing competency
• Prepares investigational doses by reviewing datasheets and protocol directions, admixing with care, and documenting on investigational drug cards
• Seeks pharmacist assistance when necessary
• Demonstrates strong pharmacy math and calculation skills
• Manages time efficiently while maintaining a high level of productivity
• Demonstrates proficiency in pharmacy systems, including BD CATO, Phacts, One Connect, and controlled access cabinets
• Manages inventory through the supply chain process

• Monitors key inventory parameters, including stock levels, shortages, recalls
• Makes inventory adjustments and takes corrective action as needed
• Develops, implements, and documents procedures related to receiving/shipping, transfers/returns, physical inventory counts, ongoing cycle counts, and loss prevention
• Coordinates with suppliers to resolve supply issues and ensure timely acquisition and distribution of drugs and supplies
• Communicates drug availability and supply concerns to staff; collaborates with other inventory areas to minimize waste
• Maintains inventory security and ensures appropriate use of institutional resources
• Follows USP 797/800 and NIOSH standards when handling and wasting hazardous drugs
• Completes pump assignments (replenishment, returns, cleaning) and monitors compliance
• Restocks, loads, unloads, and removes expired inventory from automated dispensing cabinets; provides floor stock inventory as needed

• Performs equipment maintenance (BSC cleaning, IV room/ante-room…