Pharmacy Technician - Full Time

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center, part of Methodist Health System, seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support paraprofessional tasks and ensure high-quality pharmacy service. You will assist in the IV Lab, help with dispensing, and maintain inventory under pharmacist supervision.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or Equivalent, Texas license or intern license, and about 1 year of pharmacy experience; IV certification is preferred and hospital pharmacy experience is a plus.

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 experience preferred.
• Computer skills preferred.

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 and supplies.
• Maintains drug storage systems through restock and trouble-shooting functions.
• Makes scheduled and non-scheduled rounds to nursing units for delivery and pickup of medications.
• Performs charges and credits for floor stock sheets and returned medications in the computer system.
• Processes medications in assigned area in preparation of final dispensing by the pharmacist.
• Trains new employees as assigned.

Skills

IV certification

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Hours of Work :

8

Days Of Week :

5

Work Shift :

10X4 Night (United States of America)

Job Description :

Your Job:

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. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we've earned:

• 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