Pharmacy Tech I, PRN

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and compounding medications while ensuring compliance with health standards. You will work under the supervision of experienced pharmacists, contributing to the well-being of patients through meticulous attention to detail and adherence to protocols. This position offers the chance to make a real difference in children's health, with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join a collaborative environment that values your contributions and fosters a culture of respect and inclusivity.

Benefits

Employee portion of medical plan premiums 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

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of pharmacy-related experience required.
• Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician in Texas.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Pharmacy Technician

Aseptic Technique

Inventory Management

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

20-hour ACPE Accredited IV Training Course

Tools

Pharmacy Computer Systems

Job description

Job Title & Specialty Area: Pharmacy Tech I, PRN

Department: Central Inpatient Operations

Location: Dallas, TX

Shift: PRN, Day Shift 6:00am - 5:30pm; Includes weekends. Must fulfill 2 10 hour shifts per week

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.