Sr. Pharmacy Technician - Woodlands

Senior Tech Proficiencies

1. 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.

2. Demonstrates strong math skills for pharmacy calculations.

3. Manages time efficiently by maintaining high productivity.

4. Demonstrates system proficiency including, but not limited to BD Cato, Phacts, One Connect, and control access cabinets.

5. Manages inventory through supply chain.

Inventory Management

1. Monitors key inventory parameters to evaluate inventory usages including stock levels, shortages, and recalls. Takes appropriate actions and makes inventory adjustments as needed.

2. Develops, implements and documents procedures related to receiving, shipping, transfers, returns of inventory, physical counts, ongoing cycle counts and loss prevention.

3. Coordinates with appropriate supplier for acquisition and distribution of drugs / supplies, identified as supply problems.

Communicates drug availability to staff.

4. Communicates with other inventory areas to minimize waste.

5. Maintains inventory security within the pharmacy area and monitors for appropriate use of all institutional resources.

6. Approach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness; offer new ideas, solutions and / or options.

7. Follows standard operating procedures / safety standards (USP 797 / 800, NIOSH) when handling and wasting of hazardous drugs.

Reports and documents chemotherapy spills.

8. Completes pump assignments including replenishment, returns, cleaning and periodic maintenance (PM) monitoring (within 95% compliance).

9. Restocks, loads, unloads and outdates automated dispensing cabinet inventory consistently and accurately.

10. Provide floor stock inventory as needed.

IV Preparation

1. Follows standard operating procedures / safety standards (USP 797 / 800 / NIOSH) when handling, preparing, and waste disposal of hazardous drugs.

Reports and documents chemotherapy spills. 2. Demonstrates the correct use of a closed system and

Daily Operational Duties

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Successfully completes annual process validations as appropriate.

4. Completes and maintains Tech-Check-Tech certification program as applicable.

Work Schedule Responsibilities

1. Optimizes patient care and customer service by fulfilling all required operational responsibilities including staffing beyond shift as needed to complete all team assignments.

2. Ability to flex schedule across areas and shifts based on operational needs.

COMPETENCIES Develop Oneself - Pursue learning and self-development; actively seek feedback; transfer learning into next steps;

set high standards of performance; drive for results and achievement. Self-Adaptability - Work in situations involving uncertainty, shifting priorities, and

rapid change; deal constructively with mistakes and setbacks; demonstrate flexibility. Technical / Functional Expertise - Demonstrate technical proficiency required to do the job;

possess up-to-date knowledge in the profession; provide technical expertise to others.

With Drive, you see that you can serve as a leader whether you have a formal leadership role or not. You tackle problems, move past setbacks and hardships, and don't lose sight of your goals.

Competencies : Self-Confidence, Analytical Thinking, Innovative Thinking, Technical Expertise)

You demonstrate Professionalism by setting the example for others and consistently modeling MD Anderson's values and service standards.

You communicate effectively in a variety of ways. (Competencies : Inspire Trust, Oral Communication, Written Communication)

Through Emotional Intelligence, you maintain awareness of your own emotions and the emotions of those around you. Use nonverbal cues and feelings to engage others in an inclusive and responsive way.

Competencies : Active Listening, Teaming, Self-Reflection)

Having Coachability means you are engaged in relentless learning. You constantly ask questions and stay curious. You understand that the organization constantly evolves, and you should as well.

Competencies : Develop Oneself, Adaptability)

You must first hold yourself accountable through Professionalism. When you move to Accountability for others, you must communicate in a way that compels them into action and drives them to achieve goals.

Competencies : Strategic Thinking, Provide Direction, Influence, Interpersonal Communication)

When you demonstrate Knowledge Sharing, you create a culture of learning within your team. You instill in others a drive to learn and develop.

Competencies : Knowledge Transfer, Business Acumen)

When you take on Capacity Building, you continuously motivate the talent within your team; you value the strength that diversity brings and provide ongoing growth and development to every team member.

Competencies : Coach and Develop, Change Leadership, Inclusive Leadership)

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

Experience : Two years experience at M. D. Anderson as a Pharmacy Technician or four years as a Pharmacy Technician in a comparable institutional setting.

Preferred Experience : IV sterile preparation experience, ACPE IV Sterile Products Competency, Pharmacy experience training staff and experience in a leadership role

Onsite Presence : Is Required

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.