Pharmacy Tech I

Children's Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to join their dynamic team. In this vital role, you will prepare unit dose medications, compound sterile preparations, and ensure timely delivery to patient care units. Your expertise will contribute to enhancing the overall patient experience, while adhering to safety and quality standards. With a strong commitment to children's health, this organization offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Medical Plan Premium Coverage after 3 Years

4%-10% Employee Savings Plan Match

Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

Caregiver Leave

Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of pharmacy-related experience required.
• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician by Texas State Board required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare unit dose medications and compounding sterile preparations.
• Deliver medications to patient care units and maintain inventory.

Skills

Aseptic Technique

Medication Preparation

Inventory Management

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

20-hour ACPE Accredited IV Training Course

Tools

Pharmacy Computer Systems

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Job Title & Specialty Area: Pharmacy Tech I

Department: Central Inpatient Operations

Location: Dallas, TX

Shift: Full Time, Day Shift 7:00am - 5:30pm with alternating weekend

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children’s Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the pharmacy technician team lead and pharmacists, the pharmacy technician II is responsible for preparing unit dose medications, compounding sterile preparations, and delivering medication to patient care units.

Responsibilities:

1. Perform all pharmacy technician I responsibilities such as: Prepares non-sterile admixtures, including hazardous medications; Perform computer entry for missing doses, patient charges and credits, and other documentation; Deliver or restock medications; deliver pharmacist code box; assist in maintaining overall cleanliness and organization of work areas and maintaining a continuous level of readiness for inspection by external groups.
2. Prepares parenteral products under the direction of a pharmacist, utilizing aseptic technique adhering to USP 797 guidelines in accordance with policy.
3. Maintains competency and aseptic technique validation per departmental policy.
4. Prepares non-sterile admixtures, including hazardous medications.
5. Answers phone calls and responds to the needs of the caller and/or directs them to the appropriate person for service.
6. Ensure compounding/clean room areas and related equipment are cleaned, sanitized, and maintained in compliance with company policies and procedures.
7. Delivers controlled substance medications to patient care areas according to Pharmacy guidelines and standards operating procedures. Replenishes medication carts and automated dispensing cabinets.
8. Checks and maintains inventory levels; checks for expired/unusable products and disposes of them properly.
9. Attains/maintains knowledge of all pharmacy computer systems, including electronic medical records (EMR), from the standpoint of a user of the system.
10. Performs job responsibilities in accordance with organizational and departmental policies, procedures, performance improvement objectives, and environmental and infection control standards.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
At least 2 years pharmacy-related experience Required

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent Required

20-hour ACPE accredited IV training course Preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy Registration Required

National Certification with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Preferred

JOB PROFILE:

Through experience, has developed technical knowledge and skills to perform a variety of routine activities.

Understands how own duties relate to others in the team and has an awareness of how the team integrates with others.

Manages own workload by applying an understanding of team priorities; may provide assistance to less experienced colleagues.

Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in own work area; evaluates and selects predefined solutions from established operating procedures.

Impacts the performance of own team through the quality of the services or information provided.

Follows standardized procedures and practices and receives regular but moderate supervision and guidance.

Communicates moderately complex technical information in straightforward situations.

MANAGEMENT SKILLS:

Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjust effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.

Use appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with customers and internal partners; interact with others in a way that promotes openness and trust and gives them confidence in one's intentions.

Meet patient and patient family needs; take responsibility for a patient's safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; use appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence.

Ensure that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; craft and implement service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs.

Develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.

Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions; use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.

Take prompt action to accomplish objectives; take action to achieve goals beyond what is required; be proactive.

Effectively manage one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

Accomplish tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.

Set high standards of performance for self and others; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-impose standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Assimilate and apply new job-related information in a timely manner.

A Place Where You Belong
We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:

Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.

4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure.

Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks).

Caregiver Leave.

Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.