Pharmacy Technician Certified - PRN

methodisthealthsystem; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center, part of Methodist Health System, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support IV compounding, medication dispensing, and daily hospital operations in Dallas, TX.

The role requires at least 1 year of pharmacy experience, TX State Board registration or active pharmacy intern license, and possible IV certification; hospital setting experience is preferred and confidentiality is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• IV certification preferred.
• Registered technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy or Pharmacy student current Pharmacy Intern License.
• 1 year of Pharmacy experience required.
• Hospital Pharmacy experiences preferred.
• Computer skills preferred, but not required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and patient privacy standards set by the department as well as hospital.

Responsibilities

• Answers the telephone and front window.
• Compounds products in IV Lab using sterile, aseptic technique.
• Gathers items needed for requisitions, orders, crash carts, etc. for pharmacist review prior to dispensing.
• Maintains clean and orderly work area; restocks medications and supplies.
• Maintains inventory levels by notifying purchasing when items are low or usage increases.
• Maintains drug storage systems and unit inspections outside the department.
• Makes rounds to nursing units for delivery of medications and pick-up of discontinued orders.
• Performs charges and credits for stock sheets and medication returns.
• Processes medications in assigned area for final dispensing by the pharmacist.
• Trains new employees as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

IV certification

Hospital pharmacy experience

Patient privacy

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Registered technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy or Pharmacy Intern License

Job description

Hours of Work

PRN

Days Of Week

PRN

Work Shift

PRN (United States of America)

Job Description

The Pharmacy Technician will assist in performing paraprofessional tasks that will ensure a high quality of pharmacy service. Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

Your Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• IV certification preferred
• Registered technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy or Pharmacy student current Pharmacy Intern License
• 1 year of Pharmacy experience required
• Hospital Pharmacy experiences preferred
• Computer skills preferred, but not required
• Ability to maintain confidentially and patient privacy standards set by the department as well as hospital

Your Job Responsibilities

• Answers the telephone and front window.
• Compounds products in IV Lab using sterile, aseptic technique.
• Gathers items needed for miscellaneous requisitions, orders, crash carts, etc. to be checked by pharmacist prior to dispensing.
• Maintains clean and orderly work area; restocks returned medications, restocks work area to appropriate levels.
• Assists in maintaining inventory levels of pharmaceuticals and supplies by notifying purchasing when items become low or increased usage of particular items in observed: utilized the "short list".
• Maintains drug storage systems through restock and trouble-shooting functions.
• Maintains Unit Inspections outside the department.
• Makes scheduled rounds to all nursing units for the delivery of medications and the pick-up of discontinued medications and orders as needed.
• Makes non-scheduled rounds to any nursing unit as required.
• Perform charges and credits for floor stock sheets, narcotic sheets, miscellaneous charge slips, and returned medications into computer system.
• Processes medications in assigned area (OR, IV lab, first fill) in preparation of final dispensing by the pharmacist.
• Trains new employees as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups.

• Magnet®-designated hospital
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs