Senior Pharmacy Technician - Specialty
- Requisition #: 178676
- Department: Pharmacy Clinic
- Location: Houston, TX
- Posted Date: 2/15/2026
Senior Pharmacy Technician - Specialty Pharmacy
The Pharmacy Division is dedicated to ensuring safe, effective, and cost-conscious medication use while collaborating with healthcare professionals to achieve optimal drug therapy outcomes. Through innovative programs in patient care, research, and education, the division leads in delivering premier, patient-centered care. Embracing change and discovery, it leverages new technologies, maximizes resources, and fosters a culture of caring to continuously enhance the quality of pharmaceutical services.
Ideal candidate will have High School Diploma and 2 years of Pharmacy Technician experience in a retail, infusion or hospital setting. Highly Prefer at least one year of IV sterile preparation experience, ACPE IV Sterile Products Competency
Working Hours: The working hours are 9:30am to 6pm - Dayshift
Why Join the Specialty Pharmacy Team?
Specialty Pharmacy Team at MD Anderson play a vital role in advancing world-class cancer care. Our team works at the forefront of oncology, collaborating with leading clinicians to deliver personalized, life saving therapies to patients who need them most. You'll find a mission-driven culture that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth-where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes. If you're passionate about making a difference, there's no better place to build your career.
At MD Anderson, we offer careers built on care, growth, and balance. Our employees enjoy a benefits package designed to support every stage of life, starting on day one.
• Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
• Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
• Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
• Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
• Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
• Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups
Job Specific Compentencies
Productivity
• Meet established productivity guidelines while maintaining accuracy
• Individual average statistics must not vary more than 20% below the area's average
Workflow Management
Front-End Management
• Manage prescription flow to prevent backlogs in any area
Technician Dispensing
• Accurately count and pour the correct medication into an appropriately sized container
• Label containers and prepare prescriptions for pharmacist verification
• Correct all label errors and calculation discrepancies prior to pharmacist review
Register Responsibilities
• Properly identify patients using two patient identifiers to ensure correct medication delivery
• Manage patient wait times by determining appropriate actions when addressing financial issues
Technical Expertise & Computer Competency
• Follow ACHC specialty pharmacy standards and participate in the current accreditation process
• Demonstrate required technical proficiency and maintain up-to-date professional knowledge
• Provide technical support and guidance to others as needed
• Maintain assigned sections by:
Checking expiration dates
Cleaning and facing shelves
Removing partial bottles/liquids
Returning stock bottles to shelves before the last working day of each month
• Follow correct inventory procedures to prevent discrepancies
• Demonstrate competency in all computer systems and applications used in the area
• Maintain knowledge of:
o Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)
o Third-party prescription order entry
o Patient registration
o Prescription reconciliation
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
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
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The Pharmacy Division is dedicated to ensuring safe, effective, and cost-conscious medication use while collaborating with healthcare professionals to achieve optimal drug therapy outcomes. Through innovative programs in patient care, research, and education, the division leads in delivering premier, patient-centered care. Embracing change and discovery, it leverages new technologies, maximizes resources, and fosters a culture of caring to continuously enhance the quality of pharmaceutical services.
Ideal candidate will have High School Diploma and 2 years of Pharmacy Technician experience in a retail, infusion or hospital setting. Highly Prefer at least one year of IV sterile preparation experience, ACPE IV Sterile Products Competency
Working Hours: The working hours are 9:30am to 6pm - Dayshift
Why Join the Specialty Pharmacy Team?
Specialty Pharmacy Team at MD Anderson play a vital role in advancing world-class cancer care. Our team works at the forefront of oncology, collaborating with leading clinicians to deliver personalized, life saving therapies to patients who need them most. You'll find a mission-driven culture that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth-where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes. If you're passionate about making a difference, there's no better place to build your career.
At MD Anderson, we offer careers built on care, growth, and balance. Our employees enjoy a benefits package designed to support every stage of life, starting on day one.
• Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
• Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
• Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
• Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
• Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
• Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups
Job Specific Compentencies
Productivity
• Meet established productivity guidelines while maintaining accuracy
• Individual average statistics must not vary more than 20% below the area's average
Workflow Management
Front-End Management
• Manage prescription flow to prevent backlogs in any area
Technician Dispensing
• Accurately count and pour the correct medication into an appropriately sized container
• Label containers and prepare prescriptions for pharmacist verification
• Correct all label errors and calculation discrepancies prior to pharmacist review
Register Responsibilities
• Properly identify patients using two patient identifiers to ensure correct medication delivery
• Manage patient wait times by determining appropriate actions when addressing financial issues
Technical Expertise & Computer Competency
• Follow ACHC specialty pharmacy standards and participate in the current accreditation process
• Demonstrate required technical proficiency and maintain up-to-date professional knowledge
• Provide technical support and guidance to others as needed
• Maintain assigned sections by:
Checking expiration dates
Cleaning and facing shelves
Removing partial bottles/liquids
Returning stock bottles to shelves before the last working day of each month
• Follow correct inventory procedures to prevent discrepancies
• Demonstrate competency in all computer systems and applications used in the area
• Maintain knowledge of:
o Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)
o Third-party prescription order entry
o Patient registration
o Prescription reconciliation
EDUCATION
- Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Preferred: Certificate from an accredited Pharmacy technician training program.
- Preferred: Two years of college credit.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: 2 years Pharmacy technician experience in a hospital, infusion center or retail pharmacy.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Required: PHTR - Reg Pharmacy Technician Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP). Upon Hire
- Preferred: CPHT - Certified Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Upon Hire
- Preferred: Current Intravenous Medication Certification (IV-Sterle Products) approved by the Accreditation Counsel for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). Upon Hire
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
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: 178676
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- 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: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: No
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