Pharmacy Tech III (Plano)

Children's Health; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Health in Plano, TX is seeking a Pharmacy Tech III to support inpatient pharmacy operations on-site. The role includes sterile compounding in critical care and oncology areas, with responsibilities spanning daily workflow coordination, compounding, documentation, and quality readiness.

The position requires extensive experience in health-system pharmacy settings, advanced certification, and ability to work independently with supervision limited to the pharmacist or team lead.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 20-hour ACPE accredited IV training course required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and resolve inquiries and questions within the limits of the law with high independence from the supervising pharmacist or team leader.
• Coordinate daily workflow in assigned area.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area and readiness for inspections.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain sterile compounding areas.
• Document compounding, cleaning, testing, and equipment certification.
• Operate specialty machinery and equipment (e.g., baxa pumps, dispense prep and check).
• Understand sterility testing systems, USP compounding standards, and state board rules for sterile and hazardous compounding.
• Assist in ordering, managing, and monitoring drug inventory with PAR level awareness.
• Teach and mentor Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacists, and students.
• Maintain competency to perform in at least two other operation areas.
• Compound, package, and label sterile hazardous and chemotherapy preparations per USP.

Job description

Job Title & Specialty Area: Pharmacy Tech III

Department: Inpatient Pharmacy

Location: Plano, TX

Shift: Rotates between 6:00AM-4:30PM & 7:30AM-6:00PM; Rotating Every Third Weekend

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

The Pharmacy Technician III can function independently of the pharmacist (at least 85% of the time) and works in specialized areas, including hazardous sterile compounding, critical care, hematology/oncology, and emergency room.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and resolve inquiries and questions (telephone and direct) within the limits of the law with at least 85% independence from the supervising pharmacist or team leader.
• Coordinates daily workflow in assigned area.
• Assist in maintaining overall cleanliness and organization of work area and maintaining a continuous level of readiness for inspection by external groups.
• Responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining the integrity of sterile compounding areas.
• Maintain and monitor proper documentation of compounding, cleaning (including deactivations and decontamination of hazardous drugs), testing, and certification of equipment and compounding areas.
• Efficient operation of specialty machinery, equipment, and technology (e.g. baxa pumps, dispense prep and check).
• Proficient with understanding sterility testing systems, USP compounding standards, and state board of pharmacy rules related to sterile and hazardous compounding.
• Assists with ordering, managing, and monitoring drug inventory in a fiscally responsible manner and is cognizant of appropriate PAR levels in all medication storage areas.
• Participates in teaching activities, including but not limited to, precepting Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Students, Pharmacists, and other healthcare practitioners.
• Maintains competencies to perform in at least two other operation areas outside the primary work area.
• Compounding, packaging, and labeling of sterile hazardous and chemotherapy preparations in accordance with USP regulations.
• Competent and efficient in using closed-system drug-transfer devices (CSTD).
• Trained on hazardous drug exposure and spill control, including treatment of individuals accidentally exposed to hazardous.

Work Experience

• At least 5 years experiences as a health-system pharmacy technician and/or experience in sterile compounding required.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent Required.
• 20-hour ACPE accredited IV training course Required.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) as a Registered Technician Required.
• National Certification with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for ICU pharmacy technicians only 90 Days Required.
• Chemotherapy certification course (required for Sterile Compounding and Chemotherapy Pharmacy Technician). Effective 10/1/2025 team members will have 180 days to obtain certification. 180 Days Required.
• Completion of PTCB-recognized medication history certificate exam (for transitions of care pharmacy technician) Preferred.

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.