Pharmacy Technician, Acute Care Part-time

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a part-time Pharmacy Technician to support sterile compounding, IV admixtures, and routine pharmacy operations. The role requires standing for long periods and working days and evenings, with weekend shifts as scheduled.

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of pharmacy experience. An active Texas State Board of Pharmacy technician registration and BLS certification are required upon hire, with PTCB certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 1 year of experience in pharmacy or equivalent technician.
• Licenses and Certifications: (TSBP) Registered Pharmacy Technician Upon Hire and Basic Life Support certification. Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Performs job responsibilities in accordance with organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Coordinates daily workflow in assigned area and provides leadership to other technicians.
• Performs IV calculations and prepares IV admixtures using aseptic technique.
• Handles intravenous chemotherapy and delivers medications on time.
• Audits and signs out all controlled substances per state and federal guidelines.

Skills

Math reasoning

Attention to detail

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort‑Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world‑renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas‑Fort‑Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on‑site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

Works under supervision of Pharmacy Technician Coordinator or Pharmacist. This is a part‑time, rotating shift, days and evenings. Weekend work is required. ACPE IV Certification preferred. Previous sterile compounding experience preferred. Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare‑no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience
  1 year Of experience in pharmacy or equivalent technician
• Licenses and Certifications
  (TSBP) REG PHARMACY TECNICIAN As a Registered Technician or Pharmacist Intern Upon Hire and
  BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire

Preferred

• Licenses and Certifications
  (PTCB) CERT COMPND STERILE PREP TECHN Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

JOB DUTIES

• Performs job responsibilities in accordance with organizational and departmental policies, procedures, performance improvement objectives and environmental and infection control standards.
• Coordinates daily workflow in assigned area and provides leadership to other technicians. Performs extemporaneous compounding. Repackages bulk medications into unit dose per departmental policy and procedure. Enters charges and credits and restocks returns.
• Makes good decisions, accepts responsibilities, and maintains competency in multiple areas.
• Accepts duty as knowledge and training resource for specific areas of responsibility and works to improve these areas.
• Accurately fills all orders, floor stock, and fill lists. Performs IV calculations and prepares all IV admixtures using proper aseptic technique. Handles all intravenous chemotherapy. Delivers medication on time.
• Performs extemporaneous compounding. Repackages bulk medications (oral, injectable, etc) into unit dose per departmental policy and procedure. Enters charges/credits and restocks returns accurately and consistently.
• Provides prompt and courteous service. Receives incoming calls and prioritizes bases on urgency or nature of requests.
• Audits and signs out all controlled substances in accordance with state and federal guidelines and organizational policies. Identifies and corrects discrepancies and reports unusual usage pattern and trends. Completes medication area inspections. Removes and documents expired medications.
• 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.
• Enhances personal growth and development. Participates in educational programs, in‑services and meetings. Is a knowledge and training resource for specific areas of responsibility and routinely works to improve these areas.
• Participates in new employee orientation and training.
• Treats co‑workers and organizational and departmental property and resources with respect. Maintains clean, orderly and stocked work environment.
• Works and problem solves with minimal supervision.
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human‑subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human‑subjects research records.
• If IV certified and scheduled to compound sterile admixtures, performs IV calculations and prepares al IV admixture using proper aseptic technique. Handles all intravenous chemotherapy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Work requires ability perform math reasoning.
• Work requires attention to detail, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and practices.
• Work requires English skills (speaking, reading, writing). Good general health and stress coping ability. Moderate physical effort: prolonged standing/walking, occasional lifting/carrying (up to 25 lbs), reaching, bending, crouching, etc. OSHA Category III.
• Work requires good oral and written communication skills.
• Work requires knowledge of metric and apothecary systems and ability to utilize basic pharmacy equipment.
• Work requires telephone and personal contact with various levels of internal and external personnel and organizations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Requirements

• Lifting
• Standing
• Walking

Working Conditions

• Laboratory Setting
• Office Setting

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.