Pharmacy Tech PRN Behavior

South Texas Health System; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System seeks Pharmacy Technicians/Trainees to assist licensed pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining inventories, and keeping records in a hospital setting. Under supervision, you will follow procedures and comply with state and federal regulations while supporting patient care and safety.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED and a current Texas Pharmacy Technician Registration; some college or an Associate’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Current Texas State Pharmacy Technician Registration required.
• Some College or Associate’s Degree preferred.

Skills

Hospital experience

Compliance knowledge

Prioritization & problem solving

Team collaboration

Travel between facilities

Education

High School diploma or GED

Texas State Pharmacy Technician Registration

Some College or Associate’s Degree preferred

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

• Prefer one to two years hospital experience
• Knowledgeable of and complies with laws, rules and regulations that govern the practice of pharmacy
• Ability to set priorities, meets 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.

Education / Licensure

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Current Texas State Pharmacy Technician Registration
• Some College or Associate’s Degree preferred

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