Pediatric Pharmacy Technician Registered, FT Rotating (57933)

El Paso Children's Hospital; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Children's Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist in distributing medications and managing inventory. The role includes narcotics record keeping, TPN calculations, and preparation of chemotherapeutic medications.

A Texas Pharmacy Technician registration is required, with ACPE sterile compounding certification and IV certification within 3 months of hire. Preferred candidates have completed a Pharmacy Technician program, high school diploma or GED, and strong

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED (required).
• Graduation from a Pharmacy Technician program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist in distribution of medications.
• Perform inventory control and narcotic record keeping.
• Compute TPN requirements and assist with chemotherapeutic preparation.

Skills

Drug names knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Confidentiality

Customer service orientation

Education

High School graduate or GED

Pharmacy Technician program graduate

Texas Pharmacy Technician license/registration

ACPE Sterile Compounding Certification

IV Certification within 3 months of hire

Job description

Position Summary

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

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.