Pharmacy Technician, Acute Care Part-time

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan available day one

100% coverage for preventive healthcare

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician in Dallas, Texas. The successful candidate will work under moderate supervision, performing duties that include filling medication orders, compounding, and managing drug inventory. A High School Diploma and 1-year pharmacy experience are required. The position offers morning shifts from 6am to 2:30pm, including every other weekend, along with a wide range of benefits including medical plans and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in pharmacy or equivalent technician.
• Licenses: REG PHARMACY TECHNICIAN, BASIC LIFE SUPPORT upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform job duties according to policies and infection control standards.
• Coordinate daily workflow and provide leadership to technicians.
• Fill all orders and prepare IV admixtures with proper technique.
• Audit controlled substances and manage drug inventory.

Skills

Experience in pharmacy

Customer service

IV preparation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Works under moderate supervision to provide technical and supportive skills in operation of pharmacy. The role will work morning shift, 6am to 2:30pm to include every other weekend.

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 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 all IV admixture using proper aseptic technique. Handles all intravenous chemotherapy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.