Pharmacy Tech III (PRN)

Children's Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan premiums after 3 years

4%–10% employee savings plan match

Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

Caregiver Leave

Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

Job summary

Children's Health in Dallas, TX is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III to work on-site in the IV Room. This PRN role supports specialized sterile compounding, hazardous drug handling, and adherence to USP standards under the supervision of the pharmacist.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of health-system pharmacy experience and a high school diploma or GED. You will assist with inventory management, documentation, and training of junior staff, while maintaining readiness for inspections

Qualifications

• 5+ years health-system pharmacy technician experience; sterile compounding experience preferred.
• Experience with hazardous drugs and USP standards required.
• Able to train and precept Pharmacy Technicians and students.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries with independence from supervising pharmacist or team leader (≥85%).
• Coordinate daily workflow in the assigned area.
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness for inspections.
• Maintain integrity of sterile compounding areas and related documentation.
• Operate and monitor specialty equipment and systems.
• Ensure compliance with USP and state board requirements.
• Assist with drug inventory management and PAR levels.
• Participate in teaching activities for staff and students.

Skills

Sterile compounding

Hazardous drug handling

Inventory management

Teaching others

Education

IV Training (ACPE)

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CSTD

USP compounding standards

State board rules

Job description

Job Title & Specialty Area: Pharmacy Technician III

Department: Pharmacy (IV Room)

Location: Dallas, TX

Shift: PRN

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.
• Spends 90% of their time performing in at least one of the specialized roles listed below. 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

• IV Course Essential 20-hour ACPE accredited IV training course
• High School Diploma or GED

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Hazardous/ Cancer Certification. Must obtain within 180 days upon hire.

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.