Pharmacy Tech II, Retail

CCMC Cook Children's Medical Center; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in providing patient-focused services at Cook Children's Retail Pharmacy. The role offers varying shifts, 40 hours weekly, and weekend rotations.

Under direct supervision, you will perform clerical tasks, inventory management, non-sterile compounding and insurance claim processing as you gain competency. A Texas license or intern license is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of retail pharmacy experience with proficiency in medication preparation and dosage calculations, insurance processing and inventory management.
• Basic knowledge of math, the metric system, chemistry and medical terminology is essential.
• Good telephone, oral and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in providing professional pharmacy services to patients and staff.
• Clerical tasks: recording, filing and reporting pharmacy activities and services.
• Perform non-sterile compounding and insurance claim processing after gaining competency.
• Inventory management and ordering; work under supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

Skills

Retail pharmacy experience

Inventory management

Insurance processing

Dosage calculations

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Texas State Board of Pharmacy Registration OR Texas Pharmacy Intern License

Job description

Location: Medical Center - Fort Worth Department: Pharmacy-Retail Shift: Varying Shifts (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 40
Summary: SCHEDULE: Varying shifts; 8 hours in length. Scheduling hours are between 7:30am-midnight and will include weekend rotations. The role of the pharmacy technician is to assist pharmacists in providing professional pharmacy services to the patients and staff of Cook Children's Retail Pharmacy and the community we serve. Clerical tasks will encompass the process of recording, filing and reporting pharmacy activities and services. The technical tasks will be performed after experience is gained and necessary skills and competency demonstrated. All tasks will be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Must be competent, with documentation on file, in pharmacy production areas: Inventory management, ordering, non-sterile compounding and insurance claim processing.
Education & Experience: High School or Equivalent Required. Must have minimum 2 years of retail pharmacy experience with proficiency in medication preparation and dosage calculations, insurance processing, and inventory management. A basic knowledge of math, the metric system, 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 and written communication skills are essential.
Certification/Licensure: Current Texas State Board of Pharmacy Registration OR Texas Pharmacy Intern License.
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.