Pharmacy Tech (IV) PRN Edinburg

Universal Health Services; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Edinburg, TX is seeking Pharmacy Technicians/Trainees under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to assist in preparing and distributing medications, maintain inventory, and keep records.

This role requires compliance with procedures and regulations and does not involve duties that only a licensed pharmacist may perform. Willingness to travel between STHS facilities is noted as a consideration for candidates.

Qualifications

• Two years hospital or 1 year IV experience preferred.
• Knowledgeable of and complies with laws, rules and regulations that govern the practice of pharmacy.
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, solves problems, adapts to changes within the work environment.
• An aptitude for working with other health care professionals.
• Willing to travel between STHS facilities.
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist in preparing and distributing medications.
• Maintain drug inventory and records.
• Follow standard procedures and state/federal regulations.
• Do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.

Skills

Hospital/pharmacy experience

Regulatory compliance

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Compliance with policy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Texas State Pharmacy Technician Registration

Associate's Degree preferred

ASHP IV certification or ACPE/ASHP program within 180 days

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Pharmacy Technicians/Trainees, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assist in the various activities of the pharmacy department. Pharmacy technicians/trainees assist the pharmacist in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory and maintenance of records. Pharmacy Technicians/trainees function in accordance with standard written procedures, guidelines and state and federal regulations. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.

Qualifications

• 1. Two years hospital or 1 year IV experience preferred
• 2. Knowledgeable of and complies with laws, rules and regulations that govern the practice of pharmacy
• 3. Ability to set priorities, meets deadlines, solves problems, adapts to changes within the work environment
• 4. An aptitude for working with other health care professionals
• 5. Willing to travel between STHS facilities
• 6. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE

• 1. High School diploma or GED required.
• 2. Current Texas State Pharmacy Technician Registration
• 3. Associate's Degree preferred
• 4. ASHP IV certification or successful completion of an ACPE/ASHP accredited program within 180 days of hire if not already certified.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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