Pharmacy Tech I

Cook Children's Health Care System; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's Health Care System in Fort Worth, Texas, seeks a Pharmacy Technician I to support pharmacists in providing patient care at Cook Children's Medical Center. The role covers central PO areas, compounding, narcotics transactions, Omnicell refills, and compliance audits under direct supervision.

Working 40 hours weekly with 8-hour shifts Monday–Friday, days and evenings, every other weekend and holiday rotation. Requires training documentation before working independently.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Strong math, metric system knowledge, pharmaceutical chemistry, and medical terminology.
• General knowledge of office procedures such as filing and record keeping.
• Good telephone and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist in providing pharmacy services to patients and staff under supervision.
• Perform clerical tasks: answering phones, recording, filing, and reporting pharmacy activities.
• Document training and demonstrate competency before independent work.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Location: Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department: Pharmacy

Shift: Varying Shifts (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours: 40

Summary: SCHEDULE: 8-hour shifts, Monday-Friday. Working days and evenings; 5:00am-1:30pm and 1:30pm-10:00pm. Every other weekend and every other holiday rotation.

The Pharmacy Tech I will assist the pharmacist in providing professional pharmacy services to the patients and staff of Cook Children's Medical Center and the community we serve. Clerical tasks will encompass answering phones, recording, filing, and reporting pharmacy activities and services. The technical tasks will be performed after experience is gained, and necessary skills and competency demonstrated. Documentation of training must be on file prior to working independently. All tasks will be performed under the direct supervision of an experienced pharmacist. Must be competent in the following pharmacy production areas: Central PO area, compounding, narcotics transactions, Omnicell refills, and compliance audits.

Education & Experience

• High School or Equivalent Required.
• A basic knowledge of math, the metric system, pharmaceutical chemistry, and medical terminology is essential.
• A general knowledge of office procedures such as filling and record keeping is essential.
• Good telephone skills and good oral communication skills are essential.

Certification/Licensure

• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) OR enrolled in ACPE accredited school of pharmacy.
• Texas State Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration OR Texas Pharmacy Intern License.
• ACPE IV certification preferred but not required.

About Us

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children's is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.