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Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

Job in Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listing for: University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Full Time, Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Pharmacy Technician
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 10000 - 60000 USD Yearly USD 10000.00 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient - 3:00p - 11:30p

Overview

Our Inpatient Pharmacy team delivers comprehensive and high-quality medication distribution services across the hospital. We manage all aspects of inpatient drug delivery - including unit dose dispensing, IV admixture preparation, and specialized systems for controlled substances and investigational drugs. We leverage advanced automation and robotic dispensing technology to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and patient safety in every step of the process.

Ideal Candidate

High School Diploma and completion of a Pharmacy Technician program. Preferably at least one year of Pharmacy Technician experience. Current Pharmacy Technician Registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP).

Working Hours

Monday through Friday from 3:00p to 11:30p.

MD Anderson offers our employees:
  • 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
Job Competencies
  • Medication Preparation and Distribution
    • Accurately and efficiently fill cart fills and first-dose medications
    • Accurately and efficiently pull medications to refill controlled access cabinets
    • Accurately and efficiently deliver medications and supplies to designated areas
    • Accurately and efficiently prepare all types of sterile products, including:
      • Small Volume Parenterals (SVP)
      • Large Volume Parenterals (LVP)
      • Chemotherapy
      • Biotherapy
      • Investigational agents
    • Accurately and efficiently prepare high-risk sterile products
    • Accurately and efficiently prepare extemporaneous compounds
    • Accurately and efficiently repackage bulk medications
  • Specialized Areas of Expertise
    • Demonstrates proficiency in two or more specialized areas while meeting accuracy and productivity standards, including:
      • Hazardous and investigational sterile compounding
      • High-risk sterile compounding
      • Operating Room (OR) satellite services
      • Critical care and pediatric pharmacy support
      • Inventory control
      • Controlled substance vault operations
      • Non-sterile compounding
      • Medication ordering and receiving
      • Tech-check-tech certification
  • Inventory Management
    • Accurately and efficiently order medications and supplies
    • Accurately and efficiently receive and restock medications and supplies
    • Complete cycle counts and inventory audits accurately and efficiently
    • Remove expired or soon-to-expire medications in a timely manner
  • Ensure medication security and accountability at all times
  • Monitor inventory and supply levels; notify appropriate personnel of shortages and/or outages
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Education
    • Required:

      High School Diploma or Equivalent
    • Preferred:
      Associate's Degree
    Work Experience
    • Required:

      None
    • Preferred:
      At least one year of Pharmacy Technician experience
    Licenses and Certifications
    • Required:

      PHTR - Reg Pharmacy Technician Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP). Upon Hire or
    • Required:

      PHI - Pharmacist Intern License with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP). Upon Hire
    • Preferred: CPHT - Certified Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
    Other Requirements

    Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.

    Benefits

    The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

    Security and Compliance

    This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

    Equal

    Employment Opportunity

    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.

    Additional

    Information
    • Requisition
    • Employment Status:
      Full-Time
    • Employee Status:
      Regular
    • Work Week:
      Days
    • Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 43,000
    • Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 54,000
    • Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 65,000
    • FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
    • Fund Type:
      Hard
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