Pharmacy Technician - Clear Lake Campus (up to 19 hrs/wk)

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join their team. This role involves assisting pharmacists with drug distribution and clinical services, ensuring patient-specific medications are prepared accurately. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and the ability to operate automated technology. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment, contributing to the well-being of patients while developing your skills in a supportive setting. If you're passionate about healthcare and looking for a role that makes a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Assist pharmacists in drug distribution and clinical services.
• Prepare unit-dose medications based on patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications specific to patient needs including weight and allergies.
• Communicate effectively with pharmacy staff and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving

Aseptic technique

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Pharmacy Technician - Clear Lake Campus (up to 19 hrs/wk)

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Minimum Qualifications:

Education & Experience

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
  
  

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)
• OR
• Registered as a Pharmacist Intern with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• ACPE approved IV (sterile products) certification preferred.
  
  

Job Description

The Pharmacy Technologist assists Pharmacists in providing drug distribution, technical services, and clinical services associated with the preparation, storage and dispensing of pharmaceuticals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares unit-dose medications specific to patient needs including patient’s weight, allergies, and age (e.g., pediatric, neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric).
• Retrieves and delivers medication orders and supplies.
• Prepares sterile products utilizing aseptic technique and USP 797 standards
• Compounds bulk and extemporaneous pharmaceuticals specific to patients needs including weight and age (e.g., pediatric, neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric) utilizing USP 795 standards.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate automated technology including compounding, repackaging, cartfill and Automated Drug Systems.
• Communicates effectively with other pharmacy employees, healthcare professionals, and patients while appropriately recognizing age (e.g., pediatric, neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric).
• Maintains adequate drug inventories in pharmacy areas and patient care areas and notifies the appropriate personnel when shortages and/or outages are noted.
• Performs quality assurance/improvement audits
• Maintains a neat clean and organized work area.
• Demonstrates flexibility in staffing assignments.
• Assists pharmacists in filling ambulatory prescriptions specific to patient needs including patient’s weight, allergies, and age (e.g., pediatric, neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric).
• Assists in record keeping activities in any assigned area.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Effective communication skills
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize and solve problems
• Able to spend most of the day standing, walking, or bending. Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, pull, reach, push up to 50 lbs., and regularly and occasionally lift 0-30 lbs.
  
  

WORK SCHEDULE:

Will work mainly morning and evening shifts. Must work a minimum of 24 hours per month with weekend availability. Up to 19.99 hours per week; not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Webster

Work Locations

1601 - Clear Lake Hospital

Job

Allied Health

Organization

UTMB Health

Regular

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Apr 9, 2025, 4:36:36 PM

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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