Certified Pharmacy Tech (PRN)

Methodist Health System; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Health System in Southlake, TX, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in paraprofessional tasks and provide high-quality pharmacy services.

Hours include 8:30 AM–4:00 PM on weekends and 8:30 AM–5:00 PM on weekdays, with responsibilities spanning IV compounding, front desk duties, inventory and restocking, and rounds to nursing units. High school diploma and Texas licensure or intern license required; IV certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• IV certification preferred.
• Registered technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy or Pharmacy student current Pharmacy Intern License.
• 1 year of Pharmacy experience preferred.
• Hospital Pharmacy experiences preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and patient privacy standards.

Responsibilities

• Answers the telephone and front window.
• Compounds products in IV Lab using sterile, aseptic technique.
• Gathers items needed for requisitions and orders for pharmacist dispensing.
• Maintains clean and orderly work area; restocks medications and supplies.
• Maintains inventory levels by notifying purchasing when items are low.
• Maintains drug storage systems through restock and troubleshooting.
• Maintains Unit Inspections outside the department.
• Makes scheduled rounds to nursing units for med delivery and discontinued meds pickup.
• Makes non-scheduled rounds to nursing units as required.
• Performs charges and credits for stock sheets and returned meds into the computer.
• Processes medications in OR/IV lab/first fill for final dispensing.
• Trains new employees as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

IV certification

Pharmacy experience

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Hours of Work :

8:30 AM to 4 PM (weekend); 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (weekday)

Days Of Week :

weekend or weekday (depending on the need of the department)

Job Description :

Your Job:

The Pharmacy Technician will assist in performing paraprofessional tasks that will ensure a high quality of pharmacy service.

Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

Your Job Requirements :

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• IV certification preferred
• Registered technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy or Pharmacy student current Pharmacy Intern License
• 1 year of Pharmacy experience preferred
• Hospital Pharmacy experiences preferred
• Computer skills preferred, but not required
• Ability to maintain confidentially and patient privacy standards set by the department as well as hospital

Your Job Responsibilities

• Answers the telephone and front window.
• Compounds products in IV Lab using sterile, aseptic technique
• Gathers items needed for miscellaneous requisitions, orders, crash carts, etc. to be checked by pharmacist prior to dispensing.
• Maintains clean and orderly work area; restocks returned medications, restocks work area to appropriate levels.
• Assists in maintaining inventory levels of pharmaceuticals and supplies by notifying purchasing when items become low or increased usage of particular items in observed: utilized the "short list".
• Maintains drug storage systems through restock and trouble-shooting functions
• Maintains Unit Inspections outside the department
• Makes scheduled rounds to all nursing units for the delivery of medications and the pick-up of discontinued medications and orders as needed.
• Makes non-scheduled rounds to any nursing unit as required.
• Perform charges and credits for floor stock sheets, narcotic sheets, miscellaneous charge slips, and returned medications into computer system.
• Processes medications in assigned area (OR, IV lab, first fill) in preparation of final dispensing by the pharmacist.
• Trains new employees as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Methodist Southlake Medical Center is a 54-bed, acute care hospital serving Southlake, Keller, Grapevine, and northeastern Tarrant County in North Texas. Designed to expand as the community grows, we have 11 operating suites, two endoscopy suites, a diagnostic and interventional catheterization lab, and a newly expanded emergency department with 12 exam rooms. We provide a full complement of services, from emergency care and advanced surgery to imaging. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we've earned:

• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
• Cardiac catheterization lab
• Robotic surgery capabilities
• SPECT/CT and nuclear medicine capabilities