Pharmacy Tech

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Baptist - Harlingen hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support licensed pharmacists in dispensing, stocking ADCs, IV admixtures, and inventory management for inpatients and outpatients. You will handle medication labeling, cart preparation, and responsive service to patient care areas.

The role requires a high school diploma, 18 years of age, and a registered pharmacy technician license. Preferred: hospital experience and sterile product/IV admixture certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Preferred: Hospital experience.
• Required: Registered Pharmacy Technician license/certification, as required by state law.
• 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 in a timely manner.
• Accurately stock automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) in a timely manner.
• Re-pack and label oral medications/extemporaneous preparations and maintain appropriate records.
• Prepare simple IV admixtures (excluding chemotherapy, biotherapy) accurately, consistent with IV policies and procedures.
• Comply with state and federal regulatory requirements, Joint Commission standards and Tenet policies and procedures.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus

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.

Responsibilities

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 (USPless than797> and USPless than800>). Comply with state and federal regulatory requirements, Joint Commission standards and Tenet and hospital policies and procedures. Assist in performing various duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

About Us

Embark on a rewarding career with Valley Baptist - Harlingen hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Valley Baptist - Harlingen, 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

About the Team

We help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Since the early 1920s, Valley Baptist Medical Center hospitals have been involved in the community, caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in the Rio Grande Valley. We are dedicated to continuing our strong tradition of providing quality, compassionate healthcare that puts people first. Our mission is to serve, heal and educate with concern for the whole patient, an understanding of the economic environment and a relentless commitment to quality. Join our team!