Job Information
MD Anderson Cancer Center Sr Pharmacy Technician - Woodland location - 10a - 6:30p in Houston, Texas
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Sterile Compounding/Preparation
a. Follows standard operating procedures/safety standards (USP 797/800/NIOSH) when handling, preparing, and waste disposal of hazardous drugs. Reports and documents chemotherapy spills.
b. Demonstrates the correct use of a closed system and maintains competency.
c. Prepares investigational doses by reading the datasheet, follow protocol directions, care when admixing, documenting thoroughly on the investigational card for each drug. Ask for assistance from a pharmacist if needed.
d. Demonstrates strong math skills for pharmacy calculations.
e. Manages time efficiently by maintaining high productivity.
f. Demonstrates system proficiency including, but not limited to, BD Cato, Phacts, One Connect, and control access cabinets.
g. Manages inventory through supply chain.
Inventory Management
a. Monitors key inventory parameters to evaluate inventory usage including stock levels, shortages, and recalls. Takes appropriate actions and makes inventory adjustments as needed.
b. Develops, implements, and documents procedures related to receiving, shipping, transfers, returns of inventory, physical counts, ongoing cycle counts and loss prevention.
c. Coordinates with appropriate supplier for acquisition and distribution of drugs/supplies, identified as supply problems. Communications drug availability to staff.
d. Communicates with other inventory areas to minimize waste.
e. Maintains inventory security within the pharmacy area and monitors for appropriate use of all institutional resources.
f. Approach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness; offer new ideas, solutions and/or options.
g. Follows standard operating procedures/safety standards (USP 797/800, NIOSH) when handling and wasting of hazardous drugs. Reports and documents chemotherapy spills
h. Completes pump assignments including replenishment, returns, cleaning and periodic maintenance (PM) monitoring (within 95% compliance).
i. Restocks, loads, unloads and outdates automated dispensing cabinet inventory consistently and accurately.
Provide floor stock inventory as needed.IV Preparation
Daily Operational Duties
a. Equipment maintenance, including BSC cleaning, stocking supplies, pump retrieval, scheduled QA assignments, cleaning of IV rooms and ante-room, inventory ordering, pyxis support as needed, and water bath and baxa repeater pump cleaning.
b. Demonstrates technical proficiency and problem solving of carousel software, automated dispensing cabinets, BD CATO, OneConnect, procurement software, label printers and refrigerator monitoring, and other systems as needed.
c. Successfully completes annual process validations as appropriate.
d. Completes and maintains Tech-Check-Tech certification program as applicable.
e. Optimizes patient care and customer service by fulfilling all required operational responsibilities including staffing beyond shift as needed to complete all team assignments.
f. Ability to flex schedule across areas and shifts based on operational needs.
Other duties as assigned
CORE COMPETENCIES
· IC - Technical/Functional Expertise:
o Demonstrate technical proficiency required to do the job; possesses up-to-date knowledge in the profession.
o Provide technical expertise to others.
· IC - Team with Others:
o Encourage collaboration and input from all team members.
o Value the contributions of all team members.
o Balance individual and team goals.
· IC - Self-Motivation:
o Set high standards of performance.
o Pursue goals with energy and persistence.
o Drive for results and achievement.
· IC - Oral Communication:
o Express ideas clearly and concisely in groups and one-to-one conversations.
o Create an environment with open channels of communication.
· IC-Innovative Thinking:
o Approach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness.
o Offer new ideas, solutions and/or options.
· TC-Practice-Based Learning & Improvement :
o Employee participates in on-going learning and demonstrates application of it in his/her role.
· TC - Equipment Usage & Safety
o Employee maintains expectations for safety preparedness, including but not limited to:
o Orientation to new equipment, Employee Education Events, CPR training, and Fire drills
Requirements
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Education: Certificate from an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program.
Certification: Current Pharmacy Technician Registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP), with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
Preferred Certification: ACPE Sterile Products Certification
Problem Solving
Reading Skills/Comprehension
Responding in emergency situations
Selective Attention
Working Alone
Written Communication
Oral Communication
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
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 174674
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Day/Evening
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 49,500
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 62,000
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 74,500
FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
Fund Type: Hard
Work Location: Onsite
Pivotal Position: No
Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
Relocation Assistance Available?: No
Science Jobs: No
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