Pharmacy Technician, Acute Care, Part-Time

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join their team in Dallas. This role involves providing essential technical support in pharmacy operations, ensuring accuracy in medication dispensing, and maintaining high standards of patient care. With a focus on teamwork and professional development, this position offers a chance to grow within a renowned medical center. Join a culture that values innovation and compassion, where your contributions directly impact patient health and wellbeing. If you are passionate about pharmacy and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in pharmacy or equivalent technician.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist Intern required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates daily workflow and provides leadership to other technicians.
• Accurately fills all orders and performs IV admixture using aseptic technique.
• Maintains clean and orderly work environment.

Skills

Pharmacy Operations

Compounding

IV Calculations

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pharmacy Management Software

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 number 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 moderate supervision to provide technical and supportive skills in operation of pharmacy.

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 TECHNICIAN As a Registered Technician or Pharmacist Intern or
  BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)

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 admixture using proper aseptic technique. Handles all intravenous chemotherapy. Delivers medication on time.
• Provides prompt and courteous service. Receives incoming calls and prioritizes based 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 patterns 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 all IV admixture using proper aseptic technique. Handles all intravenous chemotherapy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement
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.