Pediatric Pharmacy Technician Registered, FT Evenings

El Paso Childrens Hospital Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Childrens Hospital is seeking an entry-level Pharmacy Technician for an evening shift in El Paso, TX. The role involves assisting the pharmacist with medication distribution, inventory management, and sterile compounding tasks.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and Texas State Board Pharmacy registration, with preferred completion of a Pharmacy Technician program and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED is required.
• Pharmacy Technician program graduation preferred.
• Current registration as Pharmacy Technician with Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• ACPE approved Sterile Compounding Certification required for hire with 40 hours training.
• IV Certification to be completed within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist in distribution of medication.
• Maintain inventory control and narcotic records.
• Perform TPN calculations.
• Prepare chemotherapeutic medications.

Skills

Drug knowledge

Medical terminology

Pharmaceutical calculations

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Confidentiality

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician program

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: Entry

Job Location: El Paso Childrens Hospital - El Paso, TX 79905

Position Type: Full Time

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Evening

Position Summary

Assists pharmacist in the distribution of medication for pharmacy. Responsibilities include inventory control, narcotic record keeping, TPN calculations and chemotherapeutic medication preparation.

QualificationsMinimum Position Requirements

Work Experience:

Previous work experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.

License/Registration/Certification:

• Current registration for Pharmacy Technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) approved Sterile Compounding Certification Required for Hire with a minimum 40 hours of training completed
• I.V. Certification completed within 3 months of hire.

Education and Training:

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• Graduation from a Pharmacy Technician program preferred.

Skills:

• Possess knowledge of drug names, medical terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, and different pharmacy work areas and equipment used.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to convey information effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to establish, maintain and promote effective working relationships.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
• Highly Customer Service Oriented individual.