Certified Pharmacy Technician PRN - Outpatient

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

JPS Health Network in Fort Worth, Texas is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician PRN for outpatient services. Under pharmacist supervision, you will store, prepare, dispense, and charge medications while ensuring compliance with Texas State Board rules.

Requirements include 1+ year of experience, current Texas licensure, and national certification (NHA or PTCB). Hospital pharmacy experience is preferred; shifts vary across mornings and evenings.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant work experience.
• Current licensure with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• National certification recognized by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (NHA or PTCB).

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently prepares and labels medications; final check with pharmacist before dispensing.
• Aseptic preparation of I.V.s under pharmacist supervision according to USP and state rules.
• Transport medications to nursing areas and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Enter patient and departmental charging information into the computer system.
• Maintain unit-dose readiness and verify barcode accuracy.
• Replenish stock in ADS, crash carts and medication boxes in a timely manner.
• Monitor inventory and identify waste reduction opportunities.
• Perform and document quality control and log required information.
• Complete daily ADS routines and troubleshoot ADS issues.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory medication management requirements.

Skills

Pharmacy technician experience

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Pharmacy technology program graduate

Job description

Who We Are

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?

We're More Than a Hospital. We're 7,200 Of The Most Dedicated People You Could Ever Meet. Our Goal Is To Make Sure The People Of Our Community Get The Care They Need And Deserve. As Community Stewards, We Abide By Three Rules Of The Road

• Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.


• Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.


• Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org .

To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org , www.jpshealthnet.org/careers , or www.teamacclaim.org .

Job Title

Job Title Certified Pharmacy Technician PRN - Outpatient

Requisition Number 43435

Employment Type PRN

Division CLINICAL/PROF SERVICES - RX

Compensation Type Hourly

Job Category Pharmacy Support

Hours Worked M - F 6:45a -8pand Sat/Sun 6:45 am- 8pm

Location: John Peter Smith Hospital

Shift Worked Various/Rotating Shift

Job Summary

The Certified Pharmacy Tech PRN assist the pharmacist(s) in storing, preparing, distributing, reconciling, and charging of all medications to the appropriate nursing areas serviced by the pharmacy. The Technician works under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist and will only perform activities that are in compliance with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities

• Accurately and efficiently prepares and labels medications. Always obtains a final check from the pharmacist before dispensing/delivering a medication or releasing any compounded parenteral medication.


• Accurately prepares I.V.’s, utilizing aseptic technique, under the supervision of a pharmacist, in accordance with USP Guidelines and Texas State Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations.


• Makes timely rounds and accurately and safely transports medications and other pharmacy supplies to assigned areas. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.


• Enters patient and departmental charging information into the computer system.


• Assists in maintaining unit dose readiness of bulk products. Verifies all barcodes scan accurately.


• Replenishes stock in the automated dispensing system, crash cart trays, and specialty medication boxes accurately and timely.


• Monitors and ensures adequate inventory is maintained in all areas. Notifies the inventory control technicians of products that need to be reordered. Manages drug supplies in a cost-effective manner and identifies opportunities to minimize waste.


• Performs and documents quality control activities, including monthly medication storage area inspections, and completes information on all required log sheets.


• Performs daily ADS routines (outdates, discrepancy resolution, loading/unloading, etc.) and troubleshoots all ADS issues (cubie/drawer failures, temperatures out of range, interface issues, etc.).


• Ensures medication management processes meets all legal and regulatory requirements.


• Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 1 plus years of relevant work experience.


• Current licensure with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.


• National certification recognized by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.


• Graduate from a pharmacy technology program.


• 4 plus years of pharmacy experience in a hospital setting.


• National I.V. Certification accredited by the National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA).

Location Address

1500 S. Main Street

Fort Worth, Texas, 76104

United States