Pharmacy Technician

Horizon Specialty Hospital Henderson; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off Plan

DailyPay option

Tuition Reimbursement

Nursing Loan Repayment

In-facility education programs

Job summary

Horizon Specialty Hospital Henderson in Las Vegas is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist under supervision of a pharmacist. Responsibilities include preparing and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory, and keeping records to ensure patient care.

This role requires IV compounding experience, a high school diploma, and active pharmacy technician registration or certification where required. Weekend shifts and hospital setting experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Six months pharmacy technician experience, preferably in a hospital setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Formal Pharmacy Technician training preferred.
• Current pharmacy technician registration in state of employment/practice if required.
• IV certification if required in state of employment/practice and/or work location.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) if required in state of employment/practice; preferred if not required.

Responsibilities

• Procures and distributes drug orders per physician request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures, and protocols and within specified time frame.
• Fills physician's orders, medication surgical kits, medication carts, and/or medication requisitions and specialty items/bins accurately.
• Delivers medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas accurately and timely.
• Identifies and fills replacement medications on emergency crash carts, OR carts, floor stock, automatic dispensing cabinets (ADC) accurately.
• Prepares sterile products (including parenteral nutrition) accurately.

Skills

IV compounding experience

Hospital pharmacy experience

Medication distribution

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician training course

National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)

State registration (pharmacy technician)

Tools

IV certification

CPhT certification

State pharmacy technician registration

Job description

Job Highlights

Henderson Location: Weekends/Saturdays, 7am-12pm

IV Compounding Experience is Required.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician is responsible for preparing and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory, and maintenance of records to ensure effective patient care.

Posted Salary Range

USD $20.00 - USD $28.00 /Hr.

Wage Commensuration

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Procures and distributes drug orders per physician request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures, and protocols and within specified time frame:

• Fills physician's orders, medication surgical kits, medication carts, and/or medication requisitions and specialty items/bins accurately.
• Delivers medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas accurately and timely.
• Identifies and fills replacement medications on emergency crash carts, OR carts, floor stock, automatic dispensing cabinets (ADC) accurately.
• Prepares sterile products (including parenteral nutrition) accurately.
• Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies, procedures, and protocols

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six (6) months pharmacy technician experience, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Possess current pharmacy technician registration in state of employment/practice if required.
• Possess I.V. certification if required in state of employment/practice and/or work location.
• Possess National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) if required in state of employment/practice. Where not required, it is preferred.
• Successful completion of a formal Pharmacy Technician training course preferred.

Benefits

All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
• PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off Plan
• New Pet Insurance Discount available
• DailyPay option available! - Get your pay, when you need it.
• Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
• Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts
• Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)
• Helping Friends Foundation - our employees' hardship/crisis fund
• Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available - payroll deduction!
• In-facility education programs and more!

EOE Statement

Drug Free, Smoke-Free work place. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets