Sr. Pharmacy Technician - League City

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

IV Preparation 1. Follows standard operating procedures / safety standards (USP 797 / USP 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 maintains competency.

3. 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.

4. Successfully completes annual process validations.

5. Demonstrates strong math skills for pharmacy calculations.

6. Manages time efficiently by maintaining high productivity.

7. Demonstrates system proficiency including, but not limited to BD Cato, Phacts, EPIC, and control access cabinets.

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.

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.

Other duties as assigned

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)

REQUIREMENTS

Education : High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education : Some College

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

Preferred Certification : ACPE Sterile Products Certification.

Experience : Two years pharmacy technician experience in a hospital, infusion center or retail pharmacy.

Preferred Experience : IV sterile preparation experience and prior pharmacy experience.

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.