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Form of workThe Division of Pharmacy is currently hiring Sr. Pharmacy Technicians for our Ambulatory Treatment Center (ATC)!!
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2022-2023 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.
SUMMARYThe Division of Pharmacy at MD Anderson Cancer Center strives to be the industry leader in providing premier patient-centered care, based on excellence and innovation in patient care, services, research and education. We strive to ensure safe, effective and cost-conscious medication use and to work with our health care colleagues to promote optimal drug therapy outcomes through the development of integrated, quality programs.
Inpatient Job Competencies
1. Medication Preparation and Distribution
OutpatientJob Competencies
Sterile Compounding/Preparation Demonstrates proficiency in the following areas, meeting accuracy and productivity standards:
a. hazardous and non-hazardous
b. investigational drug preparation (including Phase 1, 2, and 3).
c. viral/BCG/vaccines
d. intrathecal
e. ambulatory pumps
f. high risk sterile validation
Inventory Management a. Reviews and monitors par levels
b. Reconciles inventory counts in appropriate systems
c. Properly manages vial inventory (e.g. lot management access)
d. Ordering/receiving medications and supplies
e. Tech-Check-Tech certified (per area)
f. Accurately and efficiently completes cycle counts and inventory audits
g. Troubleshoots, reports, and follows-up with medication storage devices (e.g. refrigerators)
h. Resolves controlled access cabinet discrepancy reports
i. Reviews and addresses recall notification requests
Area Maintenance a. Equipment maintenance (e.g. balances, printers, computers, scanners)
b. Process review and document updates (e.g. SOPs, competencies)
c. CADD pump and supply management
d. Alaris pump preventative maintenance and library update management
e. Monitors and reconciles inventory systems reports (e.g. medication outdates)
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Education
Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred: Technical School
Experience
Required: Two years Pharmacy Technician experience in a hospital, infusion center or retail pharmacy.
Preferred: IV sterile preparation experience, ACPE IV Sterile Products Competency.
Certifications/Licensures
Required:Current Pharmacy Technician Registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP).
Preferred: ACPE Sterile Products Certification.
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. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2022-2023 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.
SUMMARYThe Division of Pharmacy at MD Anderson Cancer Center strives to be the industry leader in providing premier patient-centered care, based on excellence and innovation in patient care, services, research and education. We strive to ensure safe, effective and cost-conscious medication use and to work with our health care colleagues to promote optimal drug therapy outcomes through the development of integrated, quality programs.
Inpatient Job Competencies
1. 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.
OutpatientJob Competencies
Sterile Compounding/Preparation Demonstrates proficiency in the following areas, meeting accuracy and productivity standards:
a. hazardous and non-hazardous
b. investigational drug preparation (including Phase 1, 2, and 3).
c. viral/BCG/vaccines
d. intrathecal
e. ambulatory pumps
f. high risk sterile validation
Inventory Management a. Reviews and monitors par levels
b. Reconciles inventory counts in appropriate systems
c. Properly manages vial inventory (e.g. lot management access)
d. Ordering/receiving medications and supplies
e. Tech-Check-Tech certified (per area)
f. Accurately and efficiently completes cycle counts and inventory audits
g. Troubleshoots, reports, and follows-up with medication storage devices (e.g. refrigerators)
h. Resolves controlled access cabinet discrepancy reports
i. Reviews and addresses recall notification requests
Area Maintenance a. Equipment maintenance (e.g. balances, printers, computers, scanners)
b. Process review and document updates (e.g. SOPs, competencies)
c. CADD pump and supply management
d. Alaris pump preventative maintenance and library update management
e. Monitors and reconciles inventory systems reports (e.g. medication outdates)
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Education
Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred: Technical School
Experience
Required: Two years Pharmacy Technician experience in a hospital, infusion center or retail pharmacy.
Preferred: IV sterile preparation experience, ACPE IV Sterile Products Competency.
Certifications/Licensures
Required:Current Pharmacy Technician Registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP).
Preferred: ACPE Sterile Products Certification.
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. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
