Specialty Pharmacy Technician (10am-6:30pm):
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

1579178907
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston Texas
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Description


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.

Maintains investigational drug accountability
Performs daily audits of the Investigational Drug/Supplies in the assigned areas to ensure accuracy and accountability including identification and resolution of system discrepancies. Manages an adequate inventory in work areas. Includes but is not limited to supply/drug replacement, evaluation of usage/stock levels/re-orders, and adjustments if appropriate.

Facilitates inventory management
Assists in the tracking of the drug returns, replacements, and management of expired inventory using specific databases and departmental tools. Continuously tracks inventory and isolates expired stock to ensure proper quarantine of unusable stock. Informs the pharmacy and sponsors of any upcoming expiration dates on any inventory currently in stock and encourages the use of those expiration dates first. Assists in processes of Drug Returns/Expired Medication Destruction and supplies according to sponsor, institutional, state and federal guidelines for handling of expired investigational drugs and supplies

Maintains regulatory documentation
Manages and maintains protocol documentation as required by institutional, state, and federal guidelines. This includes but is not limited to Shipment Receipt Documentation, iDATA transactions, documentation materials (i.e. labels, production cards)

Other duties as assigned

Education Required:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience Required:
One year pharmacy technician experience in a hospital, infusion center, research setting or retail pharmacy

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

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

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.
Onsite Presence:Is Required

WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequency

Deadlines
Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and/or tissue
Hazardous Chemicals and Materials
Noise
On Call
Patient Contact
Physical Proximity
Sedentary Environment
Shift Work
Traveling
Wearing Protective Equipment
Working on uneven/slippery surface

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

Rarely1-2%
Constant 67-100%
Frequent 34-66%

Rarely1-2%
Occasionally 11-33%
Occasionally 11-33%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequency

Weight

Arm/Hand Steadiness
Balancing
Bending/Stooping
Carrying
Climbing
Crawling
Depth Perception
Driving
Dynamic Flexibility
Eye/Hand Coordination
Fine finger movement
Foot Action
Handling
Hearing Sensitivity
Keyboarding
Kneeling
Lifting
Neck Movements
Olfactory Perception
Pushing/Pulling
Reaching
Sitting
Squatting
Standing
Tactile Perception
Twisting
Visual Acuity
Visual Color Discrimination
Walking
Wrist Motion

Constant 67-100%
Constant 67-100%
Frequent 34-66%
Constant 67-100%
Occasionally 11-33%
Rarely1-2%
Constant 67-100%
Rarely1-2%
Frequent 34-66%
Constant 67-100%
Constant 67-100%
Occasionally 11-33%
Constant 67-100%
Frequent 34-66%
Constant 67-100%
Occasionally 11-33%
Frequent 34-66%
Occasionally 11-33%
Occasionally 11-33%
Frequent 34-66%
Constant 67-100%
Occasionally 11-33%
Seldom 3-10%
Constant 67-100%
Frequent 34-66%
Occasionally 11-33%
Constant 67-100%
Occasionally 11-33%
Constant 67-100%
Occasionally 11-33%

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COGNITIVE DEMANDS

Analytical Ability
Appropriate Behavior
Attention to detail
Comprehending
Creativity
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
Written Communication

Additional Information
  • Requisition ID: 146641
  • Employment Status: Full-Time
  • Employee Status: Regular
  • FLSA: non-exempt, eligible for overtime, and is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
  • Work Week: Days
  • Fund Type: Hard
  • Pivotal Position: Yes
  • Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 45,500
  • Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 57,000
  • Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 68,500
  • Science Jobs: No