Pediatric Pharmacy Tech — Fast-Paced Hospital Role

JobRx, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Registered Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist in preparation, repackaging, compounding, filling, and delivery of medications for patients from 0 to adult, in a fast-paced setting.

The role includes procurement, record keeping, storage, and distribution of controlled substances, plus daily/weekly tasks and safety compliance. RPHT-TX or PHAR INT eligibility is required, CPHT preferred, and several training/experience qualifications apply.

Qualifications

• RPHT-TX certification from the State Board of Pharmacy required, OR PHAR INT.
• CPHT certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board preferred.
• 2 years pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• 40 hours of training in compounding sterile products accredited by ACPE or ASHP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes prescriptions/medication orders and prepares medication
• Ensures proper distribution/delivery of pharmaceutical and supply shipments
• Ensures the doses are delivered within established departmental time-frame standards
• Completes and documents daily and monthly activity checklists including expired drug checking, cleaning assignments, and ordering supplies and forms
• Checks all available means of communication including e-mail, and mailbox every shift
• Completes all daily filing, including medication orders and stop orders
• Works with Materials and Logistics to maintain adequate stock of medications and supplies
• Assists in the implementation of new formulations for manufactured products, new repackaged products, or any product deletions including updating the Master Formulation Book in the pharmacy areas, distributing, or pulling stock, and maintaining the M&R computer program
• Performs weekly inspections of pharmacy areas to ensure adequate supply of drug accountability logs and of study drugs and in preparation of scheduled patient study visits
• Respiratory fit testing may be required as part of safety protocols.

Education

RPHT-TX - Registered Pharmacy Technician from the State Board of Pharmacy

PHAR INT - Pharmacy Intern

CPHT certification

2 years pharmacy technician experience

40 hours of sterile compounding training (ACPE/ASHP)

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Registered Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist in preparation, repackaging, compounding, filling, and delivery of medications for patients from 0 to adult, in a fast-paced setting.

The role includes procurement, record keeping, storage, and distribution of controlled substances, plus daily/weekly tasks and safety compliance. RPHT-TX or PHAR INT eligibility is required, CPHT preferred, and several training/experience qualifications apply.