Pharmacy Tech III, Drug Transfer - Westlake Surgery Center

University Hospitals; Westlake (OH, TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is looking for a dedicated Pharmacy Technician 3 to support drug and automation management at their Westlake Ambulatory Surgery Center. This role involves assisting pharmacists with medication preparation, training new staff, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills. With a generous sign-on bonus, this opportunity provides a chance to make a meaningful impact in patient care while developing professionally in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Assist pharmacists in medication preparation and distribution.
• Train and mentor new staff on pharmacy operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver patient-specific medications accurately.
• Manage inventory and perform purchasing duties.
• Support medication history collection and patient communication.

Skills

Medication Preparation

Inventory Management

Patient Communication

Training and Mentoring

Process Improvement

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certification

High School Diploma

Tools

Pharmacy Systems

Job description

Description

This will be supporting the Drug and Automation management within the Westlake Ambulatory Surgery Center*

Sign on bonus: $3,000!

A Brief Overview

The Pharmacy Technician 3 is accountable for assisting pharmacists in the retrieval, processing, preparation, and distribution of medications for patient administration. The Technician 3 functions in all aspects of drug distribution that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist. All activities are performed under the supervision of a Pharmacist. The Technician 3 is responsible for interviewing, onboarding, and/or orienting new or current staff on the daily duties and operations of the pharmacy.

What You Will Do

• For Inpatient Pharmacy Tech 3: activities include but are not limited to: accurate preparation of patient medications including non-sterile products, sterile products (including chemotherapy and TPN); accurate and timely delivery of patient-specific medications; inventories, replenishes, and maintains drug stock; orients and trains new staff; educates staff on process improvement and safety initiatives; serves as a mentor and develops role models for technical staff; compliance with Technician Ladder assignments.
• For Outpatient Pharmacy Tech 3: activities include but are not limited to: utilizing pharmacy systems to process prescriptions, including insurance adjudication and prior authorization submittal; accurately preparing dangerous drugs for dispensing including counting, pouring, labeling, and performing non-sterile drug compounding and reconstitution; inventory management including par levels, order review and submission, returns processing, recall management, and outdates process oversight; providing direction to technician staff on day-to-day operations; performing extensive trainer duties with new hires and technician trainees; extensive buyer duties including purchasing, invoice processing, cost transferring, and specialized ordering.
• For Medication History Pharmacy Tech 3: activities include but are not limited to: supporting medication history collection for ED and inpatient units; communicating effectively with patients during interviews; accurately recording medication history; maintaining open communication with hospital staff; and performing duties similar to those in the Inpatient Pharmacy Technician role.
• For Infusion Pharmacy Tech 3: activities align with Inpatient Technician Essential Functions.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Refers to departmental documentation during orientation for specific duties.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI); includes annual training, adherence to the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures regarding PHI.