Pharmacy Tech Cert PRN

Methodist Health System; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join their team. This role is vital in ensuring high-quality pharmacy services, supporting patient care through the preparation and dispensing of medications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pharmacy, preferably with hospital experience, and will be responsible for compounding medications, maintaining inventory, and assisting in various pharmacy tasks. Join a reputable organization that values compassionate healthcare and offers a supportive work environment, where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient lives.

Qualifications

• 1 year of pharmacy experience required, hospital experience preferred.
• IV certification is preferred and must be obtained within six months.

Responsibilities

• Compounds products in IV Lab using sterile techniques.
• Maintains inventory levels of pharmaceuticals and supplies.
• Trains new employees as assigned.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

IV certification

Computer skills

Confidentiality maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Your Job:
The Pharmacy Technician will assist in performing paraprofessional tasks that will ensure a high quality of pharmacy service.

Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

Your Job Requirements:

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent required
2. IV certification preferred; if not currently certified, certification will be required within six months of hire date
3. Registered technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy or Pharmacy student current Pharmacy Intern License
4. 1 year of Pharmacy experience required
5. Hospital Pharmacy experience strongly preferred
6. Computer skills preferred, but not required
7. Ability to maintain confidentiality and patient privacy standards set by the department as well as hospital

Your Job Responsibilities:

1. Answers the telephone and front door.
2. Compounds products in IV Lab using sterile, aseptic technique.
3. Gathers items needed for miscellaneous requisitions, orders, crash carts, etc. to be checked by pharmacist prior to dispensing.
4. Maintains clean and orderly work area; restocks returned medications, restocks work area to appropriate levels.
5. Assists in maintaining inventory levels of pharmaceuticals and supplies by notifying purchasing when items become low or increased usage of particular items is observed: utilizes the “short list”.
6. Maintains drug storage systems through restock and trouble-shooting functions.
7. Maintains Unit Inspections/Cycle Counts outside the department.
8. Makes scheduled rounds to all nursing units for the delivery of medications and the pick-up of discontinued medications and orders as needed.
9. Makes non-scheduled rounds to any nursing unit as required.
10. Perform charges and credits for floor stock sheets, narcotic sheets, miscellaneous charge slips, and returned medications into computer system.
11. Processes medications in assigned area (OR, IV lab, first fill) in preparation of final dispensing by the pharmacist.
12. Trains new employees as assigned.
13. Other duties as assigned.

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is a 262-bed, full-service, acute care hospital serving Tarrant, Johnson, and Ellis counties in North Texas. We are an Advanced Primary Stroke Center and Advanced Primary Heart Attack Center certified by The Joint Commission. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all individuals. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the honors we’ve earned:

• Magnet-designated hospital
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023
• Level III Maternal Facility for perinatal care

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community.