Advanced Pharmacy Technician, Investigative Drug Services

%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EWith over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to %3Ca href=%22https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2022/july-us-news-best-hospital.html%22 target=%22_blank%22%3EU.S. News %26amp; World Report%3C/a%3E, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you%27ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EWorks under supervision of Pharmacy Technician Supervisor, Pharmacy Technician Manager or Pharmacist Manager. Receive, inventory, label, store, and maintain investigational drugs according to sponsor protocols and regulatory requirements. Prepare and dispense investigational medications under pharmacist supervision, ensuring accuracy and protocol compliance. Maintain complete and accurate drug accountability records, inventory logs, temperature monitoring, and study documentation. Monitor expiration dates, reconcile inventory discrepancies, and coordinate drug returns or destruction with study sponsors. Collaborate with pharmacists, research coordinators, investigators, and sponsors to facilitate efficient study operations. Adhere to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA regulations, USP standards, and institutional policies to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EBENEFITS%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWellness programs%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Ca href=%22http://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/benefits/#top%22 target=%22_blank%22%3ELearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!%3C/a%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EEducation%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EHigh School Diploma or equivalent%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EExperience%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E4 years of experience as a pharmacy technician, and%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E2 years in a specialized area%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3ELicenses and Certifications%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E(TSBP) REG PHARMACY TECNICIAN Registration with Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) as a Registered Technician or%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E(PHARM INT) PHARMACY INTERN Registration with Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) as a Pharmacist intern and%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3ESTERILE COMPOUNDING (IV) CERT Sterile compounding (IV) certification accredited by ACPE required in Sterile %26amp; Hazardous Compounding and Investigational Drug Services only and%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) is required%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3ELicenses and Certifications%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E(PTCB) CERT COMPND STERILE PREP TECHN National certification%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Ch3%3EAdvanced Pharmacy Technician (APT) basic responsibilities may include:%3C/h3%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EPerforms job responsibilities in accordance with organizational and departmental policies, procedures, performance improvement objectives and environmental/infection control standards.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECoordinates daily workflow in assigned area and provides leadership to other technicians.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMakes good decisions, accepts responsibilities and maintains competency in multiple areas.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EIs a knowledge and training resource for specific areas of responsibility and routinely works to improve these areas.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EProvides prompt and courteous service by receiving incoming calls (patients, nurses, physicians, etc.) and prioritizing based on urgency or nature of requests (triage).%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EParticipate in teaching activities, including but not limited to, precept Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Students, Pharmacists, and other healthcare practitioners.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EActively enhances personal growth and development by participating in educational programs, in-services and meetings. Actively participates in new employee orientation and training.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ETreats co-workers and organizational/departmental property and resources with respect by maintaining a clean, orderly and appropriately stocked work environment.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAudits and signs out all controlled substances in accordance with state/federal guidelines and organizational policies. Identifies and corrects discrepancies and reports unusual usage patterns/trends. Completes medication area inspections in a thorough and timely manner. Removes and documents expired medications appropriately.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EConsistently works (multi-tasks) and problem solves independently and effectively with minimal supervision.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ESpend a total of 80% of their staffed hours performing one or a combination of the below advanced pharmacy technician concentration areas.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerforms other duties as assigned%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Ch3%3EControlled Substance, Operating Room, Buyer, Procurement, %26amp; Technology Optimization Advanced Pharmacy Technician activities may include:%3C/h3%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EAssists with ordering, managing and monitoring drug inventory in a fiscally responsible manner and is cognizant of appropriate PAR levels in all medication storage areas.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EProper management and handling of medications, including investigational and controlled substances (e.g., record maintenance, use of inventory management software, inventory and quality control, proper documentation and discrepancy resolution).%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EEfficient operation and ability to troubleshoot specialty machinery, equipment, devices or software necessary in performing job functions (e.g., carousels, automated dispensing cabinets, drug delivery devices, medication testing).%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EGenerate and analyze reports from the automated dispensing cabinets and compare to administration records. o Temperature monitoring for room, refrigerators and freezers.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ETemperature monitoring for room, refrigerators and freezers.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECompetence in rebuilding code cart trays and creating drug kits as needed.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EOrdering, shipping, receiving, retrieving and documenting pharmacy inventory activities. Including Cardinal M%26amp;D Webportal, ION ordering, Peoplesoft, Jaggaer and other systems%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Ch3%3ESterile %26amp; Hazardous Compounding activities may include:%3C/h3%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EAccurately prepares all sterile admixtures for adults, pediatrics and neonates using proper aseptic technique. Safely handles all hazardous medications, including chemotherapy. Delivers medications in a timely and efficient manner.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECompounding, packaging and labeling of sterile and non-sterile products in accordance to USP regulations; Able to perform pharmaceutical calculations in execution of tasks.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECompetent in terminal cleaning and utilizing PAPR unit while cleaning underpan of CACI (when applicable).%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EEfficient operation of specialty machinery and equipment (e.g. baxa pump, IV compounding system) o Special preparations (e.g. CADD delivery device, AIM, elastomeric pumps).%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ESpecial preparations (e.g. CADD delivery device, AIM, elastomeric pumps).%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EProficient with understanding sterility testing systems, USP compounding standards and state board of pharmacy rules as they relate to sterile and hazardous compounding.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Ch3%3EInvestigational Drug Services activities may include:%3C/h3%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EProper management and handling of medications, including investigational and controlled substances (e.g., record maintenance, use of inventory management software, inventory and quality control, proper documentation and discrepancy resolution).%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAccurately prepares investigational sterile admixtures for adults, pediatrics and neonates using proper aseptic technique. Safely handles all hazardous medications, including chemotherapy. Delivers medications in a timely and efficient manner.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EGeneral understanding of research study protocols and unique requirements for each study protocol.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EInventory management for study drug when stored inside and outside areas of IDS.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECompetence to work with study monitors and/or auditors for research studies.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EProficient developing study procedures and troubleshooting issues that arise in IDS.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerforms other duties as assigned%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ESecurity%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEEO%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E

Job Details
Primary Location: Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Work Locations: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, 75390
Job: Allied Health
Organization: 867301 - Pharmacy Investigative Drug Se
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Job Posting: Aug 18, 2026, 10:58:06 AM