Hospital Pharmacy Technician — Night Shift IV-Ready

METHODIST MANSFIELD MEDICAL CENTER; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Southwest Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support paraprofessional tasks and ensure high-quality pharmacy service on the night shift.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, Texas Pharmacy Technician registration, and at least 1 year of pharmacy experience; IV certification is preferred. Hospital experience and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• IV certification preferred.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with Texas State Board of Pharmacy or Pharmacy intern license.
• 1 year of pharmacy experience required.
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Computer skills preferred but not required.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy standards.

Responsibilities

• Answers the telephone and front window.
• Compounds products in IV Lab using sterile, aseptic technique.
• Gathers items needed for 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 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

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Registered Pharmacy Technician with Texas State Board of Pharmacy

Job description

Methodist Southwest Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support paraprofessional tasks and ensure high-quality pharmacy service on the night shift.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, Texas Pharmacy Technician registration, and at least 1 year of pharmacy experience; IV certification is preferred. Hospital experience and confidentiality are essential.