Pharmacy Tech I

Cook Children's; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Pharmacy Tech I to assist pharmacists in delivering patient-centered care. You’ll support clerical duties, telephone communications, and pharmacy record-keeping under direct supervision while gaining independent technical skills.

Responsibilities include compounding, narcotics transactions, Omnicell refills, and compliance audits in a busy hospital pharmacy.

Qualifications

• High School or Equivalent required.
• Basic knowledge of math, metric system, pharmaceutical chemistry, and medical terminology essential.
• General knowledge of office procedures such as filing and record keeping essential.
• Good telephone skills and good oral communication skills essential.
• CPhT certification or enrollment in ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy required.
• Texas State Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration or Texas Pharmacy Intern License required.
• ACPE IV certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist in providing professional pharmacy services to patients and staff.
• Handle clerical duties: answering phones, recording, filing, and reporting activities.
• Perform technical tasks after gaining experience and demonstrated competency.
• Documentation of training on file prior to working independently.
• Work under supervision of an experienced pharmacist.
• Participate in central PO area activities, compounding, narcotics transactions, Omnicell refills, and compliance audits.

Education

High School or Equivalent

CPhT Certification

Texas Pharmacy Intern License

Job description

Location: Medical Center - Fort Worth Department: Pharmacy Shift: Varying Shifts (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 40

Summary:

The Pharmacy Tech I assists 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.

• Central PO area
• compounding
• narcotics transactions
• Omnicell refills
• 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.

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.