Pharmacy Technician Inpatient (3:00pm-11:30pm)

The 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.

Unit Dose Processing and Distribution

1. Accurately and efficiently fill unit dose carts and first doses
2. Accurately and efficiently pull drugs to refill controlled access cabinets
3. Accurately and efficiently deliver medications/supplies to designated areas
4. Order medications/supplies to maintain appropriate par levels
5. Restock medications/supplies

Sterile and Nonsterile Compounding/Preparations

. Accurately and efficiently prepare all types of sterile products including SVP, LVP, chemotherapy, biotherapy and investigational agents
2. Accurately and efficiently prepare extemporaneous compounds
3. Repackaging bulk medications
4. Order medications/supplies to maintain appropriate par levels
5. Restock medications/supplies

Quality Assurance/Improvement and Project Management

1. Completes all assigned Quality Assurance and productivity reports including record keeping and appropriate follow up
2. Researches/monitors problems, initiates corrective acction and follow through until challenge is resolved
3. Consistently provides input/suggestions for process improvements
4. Completes/maintains all Institutional/Divisional requirements for licensure, mandatory education and testing. Including but not limited to EEE, Infection Control, TB testing and IV process validation
5. Develop, implement and/or support special projects throughout the institution
6. Maintain clean and organized work areas at all times

Educaton Required:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience Required
No experience.

Licensure / Certification Required
Current Pharmacy Technician Registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP).

Preferred:
ACPE approved IV (sterile products) certification

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

WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequency

Deadlines
Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and/or tissue
Hazardous Chemicals and Materials
Physical Proximity
Wearing Protective Equipment

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Seldom 3-10%
Frequent 34-66%
Constant 67-100%
Frequent 34-66%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequency

Weight

Balancing
Bending/Stooping
Eye/Hand Coordination
Fine finger movement
Handling
Kneeling
Lifting
Lifting
Lifting
Pushing/Pulling
Pushing/Pulling
Pushing/Pulling
Reaching
Sitting
Standing
Tactile Perception
Visual Acuity
Walking
Wrist Motion
Carrying
Carrying
Carrying

Constant 67-100%
Occasionally 11-33%
Frequent 34-66%
Frequent 34-66%
Constant 67-100%
Occasionally 11-33%
Occasionally 11-33%
Occasionally 11-33%
Seldom 3-10%
Occasionally 11-33%
Occasionally 11-33%
Seldom 3-10%
Frequent 34-66%
Frequent 34-66%
Frequent 34-66%
Constant 67-100%
Constant 67-100%
Frequent 34-66%
Constant 67-100%
Constant 67-100%
Occasionally 11-33%
Seldom 3-10%

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5-10 lbs
10-20 lbs
20-50 lbs
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10-20 lbs
20-50 lbs
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10-20 lbs
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COGNITIVE DEMANDS

Analytical Ability
Appropriate Behavior
Attention to detail
Comprehending
Critical Thinking
Following Instructions
Giving and Receiving Constructive Feedback
Interpersonal Skills
Mathematical Skills/Reasoning
Memorizing/Remembering
Multitasking
Oral Communication
Organizing
Problem Solving
Reading Skills/Comprehension
Responding in emergency situations
Selective Attention
Working Alone

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.ht