Pharmacy Technician

Nexus Health Systems; Shenandoah (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Health Systems is seeking a qualified Pharmacy Technician in Shenandoah, Texas. Under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy, you will fill medication orders, maintain pharmacy operations, and ensure all regulatory standards are met.

The ideal candidate will possess a High School diploma, be a Certified Pharmacy Technician, and preferably have at least one year of hospital experience. This position involves various responsibilities including managing IV preparations and adhering to state regulations.

Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy is required.
• High School diploma or equivalent is mandatory.
• IV Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fill routine orders for unit dose and prepare pre-packaged pharmaceuticals.
• Maintain clean and organized pharmacy at all times.
• Assist pharmacist with orders and preparation.

Skills

Ability to work with administration team

Medication management

Understanding of IV preparation

Education

High School or equivalent

Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy

Tools

Pyxis

Job description

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Director Pharmacy, the Pharmacy Technician will fill routine orders for unit dose, prepare pre-packaged pharmaceuticals per demand and demonstrate proficiency in delivering care to assigned age-specific patient population.

Job Specific Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to effectively work with Administration team and nursing staff.
• Review and provide cost analysis for medications on pre-admission evaluations.
• Ensures medications are available upon admission.
• Follows procedures to order medications via the wholesaler / vendor to include, but not limited to: Ordering on-contract / least expansive; reconcile and sign invoice upon receipt.
• Reads and interprets physician orders.
• Manipulates pharmaceuticals in preparation for dispensing.
• Exhibits appropriate usage of equipment necessary for compounding, preparing, labeling, and dispensing drugs.
• Maintains Pyxis according to best practice to include, but not limited to: stocking appropriate quantities, checking expiration dates; rotating stock; loading medications; establishing par levels; checking return bin; resolving discrepancies.
• Processes orders, prepares and monitors the use and administration of medication therapies in the hospital as required by applicable laws and regulations and in accordance with accepted standards of practice.
• Maintains a clean, organized pharmacy at all times.
• Counts, packages, and labels unit doses for inspection by pharmacist and fills routine orders for non-prescription pharmaceuticals.
• Assists pharmacist as directed including filling orders, preparing labels, and computer related work.
• Assists with IV preparation and delivery. Follows USP 797 / best practice guidelines.
• Logs controlled drugs delivered to the pharmacy, puts away and rotates stock as needed. Completes / signs DEA 222 form upon receipt. Completes / signs all Pyxis reports to include, but not limited to: discrepancies; delivery, return, and refill.
• Prepares and makes deliveries to patient units and ancillary departments.
• Checks for bulk items in blue-bin or refrigerator for refill.
• Removes medications from patient blue bins / refrigerator upon patient discharge.
• Reconciles IV’s and medications not administered before printing IV batch.
• Reconciles any medications not given via Refill list.
• Maintains department records, reports, and files as required to include, but not limited to: temperature logs in Pharmacy and Nursing stations; IV hood cleaning; controlled substance use; discrepancy reports.
• Presents ideas to improve services and efficiencies.
• Prints and distributes daily Pyxis reports to appropriate departments / individuals.
• Performs monthly medication area inspections.
• Processes recall notices.
• Complies with state regulations and national standards as they apply to pharmacy.
• Communicates and collaborates with other clinical service departments to achieve cohesion and effectiveness.
• Participates in monthly staff meetings to ensure appropriate information is reported and communicated.
• Communicates operational concerns and needs to the Director Pharmacy, when necessary.
• Ensures there are no “unknown” drug descriptions in Pyxis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School or equivalent.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.

Experience

• Prefer 1 year of hospital experience.
• IV Certified.

Licensure/Certification

• Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPht) preferred.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician in State of Texas.
• IV Certification.
• Current AHA BLS/CPR certification.