Pharmacy Tech

Tenet Healthcare; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 4,959,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life보험

401(k) retirement plan with employer 


Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts

Employee Assistance program

Employee discount program

Pet insurance options

Job summary

The Hospitals of Providence - Sierra Campus Hospital is seeking a per diem pharmacy technician to assist in dispensing functions under pharmacist supervision. Responsibilities include stocking ADCs, preparing IV admixtures, compounding, and delivering medications to care areas.

Required: high school graduate and Pharmacy Technician license/certification; 18+ years old. Preferred: hospital experience and accredited sterile products training.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician license/certification as required by state law.
• Preferred: Hospital experience.
• Preferred: Accredited training in sterile products preparation and IV Admixture Certification.

Responsibilities

• Accurately fill and label medication orders with correct strength, dosage form, and quantity.
• Stock automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) promptly.
• Fill/refill emergency crash carts, boxes and kits accurately.
• Re-package and label oral medications and extemporaneous preparations.
• Respond to STAT orders and department requests; monitor ADC stockouts.
• Ensure all medications are checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing.
• Stock medications into pharmacy inventory, including sterile areas.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas.
• Attend to medication requests and phone calls.
• Prepare simple IV admixtures per USP 797/800 (excludes chemotherapy).
• Comply with state/federal regulations, Joint Commission standards, and hospital policies.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

IV Admixture Certification

Sterile products training

Job description

Job Type: Per diem
Job Shift: Rotating
The individual in this position acts under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and provides assistance in dispensing functions, including: purchasing, inventory control of all drug classes, sterile product preparation and associated equipment maintenance, and automated dispensing cabinet equipment and inventory maintenance. Also performs technical duties to maintain pharmaceutical dispensing functions to all neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including inpatients and outpatients.

• This individual’s responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Accurately fill and label medication orders with correct strength, dosage form, and quantity in a timely manner. Accurately stock automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) in a timely manner. Fill/refill emergency crash carts, boxes, and kits timely and accurately. Re-package and label oral medications/extemporaneous preparations and maintain appropriate records. Respond appropriately to requests for STAT orders, routine orders, department requests, and ADC stock out bulletins. Assure all medications are checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing. Stock medications into pharmacy inventory, including sterile compounding areas. Maintain adequate medication stock levels and proper storage of medications. Deliver medications to patient care areas. Attend to medication requests and phone calls. Prepare simple IV admixtures (excluding chemotherapy, biotherapy) accurately, consistent with IV policies and procedures (USP<797> and USP<800>). Comply with state and federal regulatory requirements, Joint Commission standards and Tenet and hospital policies and procedures. Assist in performing various duties as assigned.

Education:

Required: High school graduate or equivalent

Experience:

Required: Must be 18 years of age

Preferred: Hospital experience

Certifications:

Required: Registered Pharmacy Technician license/certification, as required by state law.

Preferred: Accredited training in sterile products preparation and IV Admixture Certification

The Hospitals of Providence - Sierra Campus Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At The Hospitals of Providence - Sierra Campus, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status