Advanced Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Inventory Control

At MD Anderson Cancer Center, our Pharmacy Inventory Team plays a critical role in ensuring patients receive timely access to life-saving medications. This team is responsible for managing pharmaceutical inventory across multiple care settings, maintaining appropriate stock levels, monitoring medication utilization, coordinating product procurement, and supporting compliance with regulatory and safety standards. Through collaboration with pharmacists, technicians, suppliers, and clinical teams, Pharmacy Inventory professionals help drive operational excellence while supporting MD Anderson's mission of Making Cancer History.

Ideal Candidate

The Ideal candidate for the Advanced Pharmacy Technician will have a High School Diploma and Certified Pharmacy Technician with Texas State Board of Pharmacy and Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Candidate will have at least 3 years of Pharmacy Technician experience.

Working Hours\:

Monday - Friday | 8\:00 a.m. - 4\:30 p.m. (Onsite)

MD Anderson Offers Our Employees

• Employee medical benefits with zero premium cost, effective on the first day of employment for employees working 30 or more hours per week
• Group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) accruals
• Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
• Teachers Retirement System (TRS) defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
• Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D coverage, and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
• Comprehensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs, and employee resource groups (ERGs)

Key Functions

Pharmacy Operations, Training & Competency

• Participate in and support medication preparation, distribution, compounding (sterile and non-sterile), and inventory management activities as assigned.
• Maintain a high level of proficiency within designated pharmacy practice areas, consistently meeting established accuracy, quality, and productivity standards.
• Develop, maintain, and deliver employee training programs, onboarding resources, and competency assessments.
• Demonstrate accountability, competency, and ownership of assigned responsibilities, projects, and operational initiatives.
• Serve as a subject matter resource with a strong understanding of workflows and processes within specialized pharmacy areas.

Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement

• Complete all assigned quality assurance, compliance, and productivity reports accurately and within established timelines, ensuring proper documentation, record retention, and follow-up.
• Monitor operational challenges, investigate issues, implement corrective actions, and ensure resolution through completion.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, efficiency, quality, and service while providing recommendations for process enhancements.
• Maintain compliance with all institutional and departmental requirements, including licensure, accreditation standards, mandatory education, and competency assessments.
• Support and participate in special projects and initiatives that contribute to departmental and organizational goals.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment at all times.

Project Management & Administrative Support

• Coordinate and prepare complex materials, including presentations, communications, reports, and spreadsheets utilizing Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint.
• Facilitate effective communication across interdisciplinary and interdepartmental teams to ensure timely decision-making and accurate information sharing.
• Assist with the coordination and support of departmental meetings, leadership meetings, committees, and subcommittees within the Division of Pharmacy.
• Develop, enhance, and implement workflows that support regulatory compliance and operational excellence, including USP standards, inventory optimization, accreditation requirements, and drug shortage management.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.