Pharmacy Tech I

CCMC Cook Children's Medical Center; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in delivering patient-centered pharmacy services at our Medical Center in Fort Worth, TX.

Responsibilities include clerical tasks, medication preparation, and performing technical duties under supervision, with training documented before independent work. Competence in Omnicell and compliance audits is valued.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic math, medical terminology and chemistry knowledge essential.
• Familiarity with office procedures such as filing and record keeping.
• Good telephone and oral communication skills are essential.
• CPhT certification or enrolled in ACPE-accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist in providing pharmacy services to patients and staff.
• Clerical tasks: phones, recording, filing and reporting.
• Perform technical tasks after gaining experience; training documented.
• All tasks performed under supervision of a pharmacist.
• Competence in central PO, compounding, narcotics, Omnicell refills, audits.

Skills

Math knowledge

Medical terminology

Phone skills

Oral communication

Office procedures knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Omnicell

Job description

Summary

Location: Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department: Pharmacy

Shift: Varying Shifts (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours: 40

Responsibilities

• 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: answering phones, recording, filing, and reporting pharmacy activities and services.


• Perform technical tasks after experience is gained, and necessary skills and competency demonstrated. Documentation of training must be on file prior to working independently.


• All tasks 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.

Qualifications

• 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.


• 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.

Location & Work Arrangement

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.

About Cook Children’s

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.

Mission & Promise

Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands—especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen.