Senior Pharmacy Technician - Ambulatory Treatment Center - IV Technician

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 12\:30p – 9\:00p. Mon – Fri

Why Join the Ambulatory Treatment Center Pharmacy Team?

Our ATC Pharmacy is the heartbeat of outpatient cancer care at MD Anderson. Unlike other pharmacy areas, ATC supports high-volume infusion treatments and complex chemotherapy regimens in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment. You’ll collaborate closely with nurses and physicians to ensure timely, accurate medication delivery for same-day treatments. This role offers exposure to cutting-edge oncology protocols, advanced compounding practices, and direct impact on patient outcomes—all within a team that values precision, innovation, and compassionate care.

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 COMPETENCIES

Senior Tech Proficiencies

Sterile Compounding / Preparation

Demonstrates proficiency—meeting accuracy and productivity standards—in\:

• Hazardous and non-hazardous sterile preparation
• Investigational drug preparation (Phase 1, 2, and 3)
• Viral/BCG/vaccine preparation
• Intrathecal preparations
• Ambulatory pumps
• High-risk sterile validation

IV Preparation

• Follows all SOPs and safety standards (USP 797, USP 800, NIOSH) when handling, preparing, and disposing of hazardous drugs
• Reports and documents chemotherapy spills
• Demonstrates correct use of a closed system and maintains competency
• Prepares investigational doses by\:
  • Reading the datasheet
  • Following protocol directions
  • Exercising care during admixing
  • Documenting thoroughly on investigational cards
  • Consulting a pharmacist when needed
• Completes annual or semi-annual process validations
• Demonstrates strong pharmacy math skills
• Manages time efficiently with high productivity
• Maintains system proficiency, including\:
  • BD Cato
  • Phacts
  • OneConnect
  • Controlled access cabinets