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Senior Pharmacy Technician - Ambulatory Treatment Center - Life Science Plaza

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, TXFull-time$50–75K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$50–75K/yr
Location
Houston, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Texas Pharmacy Technician Registration

Job overview

The Senior Pharmacy Technician supports medication preparation, distribution, compounding, and inventory management for the Ambulatory Treatment Center Pharmacy. The role also develops employee training and competency materials, supports quality assurance and process improvement, and coordinates administrative projects and communications. The team serves outpatient cancer care, including infusion treatments and chemotherapy regimens. Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent, current Texas pharmacy technician registration, and two years of pharmacy technician experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medication PreparationMedication DistributionSterile CompoundingNon-Sterile CompoundingInventory ManagementEmployee TrainingQuality AssuranceProcess ImprovementProject ManagementMicrosoft 365PowerPointExcelSharePointProfessional CommunicationUSP StandardsDrug Shortage ManagementIV Sterile Preparation

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentTexas Pharmacy Technician RegistrationPharmacy Technician CertificationIV Medication Certification2 Years Pharmacy Technician ExperienceIV Sterile Products Competency

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Match

Full job description

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.

The Ideal Candidate will possess a High School Diploma and hold a current Pharmacy Technician Registration. In addition, candidates should have at least two (2) years of experience in a Pharmacy Technician setting.

  • Working Hours: *This position will be an dayshift shift - 10:00a - 6:00p.

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

KEY FUNCTIONS

Pharmacy Workflow, Employee Training & Competency

  • Participates in and supports medication preparation, distribution, compounding (sterile and non-sterile), and inventory management activities, as applicable.

  • Maintains a high level of proficiency in assigned pharmacy area(s), consistently meeting established accuracy, quality, and productivity standards.

  • Develops, maintains, and delivers employee training programs and competency materials.

  • Demonstrates accountability and competency in completing assigned duties and projects.

  • Maintains a strong understanding of workflows within specialized pharmacy area(s).

Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement

  • Completes all assigned quality assurance and productivity reports accurately and on time, ensuring proper documentation, record retention, and timely follow-up on findings.

  • Proactively researches and monitors issues, initiates corrective actions, and follows through until resolution is achieved.

  • Identifies opportunities for improvement and regularly provides recommendations for process enhancements.

  • Completes and maintains all institutional and divisional requirements related to licensure, accreditation, mandatory education, and testing.

  • Develops, implements, and supports special projects that contribute to organizational goals and objectives.

  • Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.

Project Management & Administrative Support

  • Coordinates and prepares complex materials, including PowerPoint presentations, email communications, Excel spreadsheets, and SharePoint resources, utilizing Microsoft 365 applications.

  • Facilitates effective and professional communication across interdepartmental and interdisciplinary teams to support timely decision-making and accurate information sharing.

  • Assists with and supports departmental, area-specific, committee, and subcommittee meetings within the Division of Pharmacy.

  • Enhances and implements workflows to support regulatory compliance, including but not limited to:

  • USP standards

  • Inventory optimization

  • Accreditation requirements

  • Drug shortage management

Additional Responsibilities

  • Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Education

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.

License/Certification

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

Preferred: Current Certification with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). Current Intravenous Medication Certification (IV-Sterile Products) approved by the Accreditation Counsel for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).

Experience

  • Required:* Two years pharmacy technician experience in a hospital, infusion center, or retail pharmacy.

Preferred: IV sterile preparation experience, ACPE IV Sterile Products Competency

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: 183357

  • Employment Status: Full-Time

  • Employee Status: Regular

  • Work Week: Day/Evening

  • 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: No

  • Referral Bonus Available?: Yes

  • Relocation Assistance Available?: No

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How this job compares

Set against the 13,609 open Pharmacy Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$50–75K/yr
  • Texas median$50–75K/yr21 salary ranges
  • US median$45–72K/yr222 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $62K, is close to the Texas median midpoint ($62K) — in the middle half of Pharmacy Technician salary ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 868 open Pharmacy Technician jobs in Texas and 13,609 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — more than three in four Pharmacy Technician postings that state a minimum ask for (median 1 year, across 2,613 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 5,088 of the 13,609 open Pharmacy Technician jobs (37%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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