Pharmacy Technician I FT and PRN

UMC Health System; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Resilience program

Emotional support

Physical wellness

Spiritual support

Financial benefits

Career Community

On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)

Discounted Pharmacy Cost

Cash Retention Bonus

Retirement Benefits with EmployerMatch

PTO & Extended Illness

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Job summary

UMC Health System in Texas is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to assist the Pharmacist and hospital staff in providing quality patient care by applying training in medication distribution and safety.

Daily responsibilities include accurately processing medication orders, delivering drugs to units, maintaining pharmacy logs, supporting inventory, answering phones, and performing duties related to Pharmacy Compliance under the Pharmacist and Pharmacy Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Texas Board of Pharmacy.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and discipline.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process medication orders and requests, gather and dispense medications.
• Deliver drugs to assigned units.
• Maintain daily pharmacy logs.
• Assist in inventory control, answer phones, and other duties by the Pharmacist/Supervisor.
• All other duties related to Pharmacy Compliance.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Pharmacy Technician license (Texas Board of Pharmacy)

Job description

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Job Summary

The Pharmacy Technician I assists the Pharmacist and other hospital staff in providing quality care to patients by applying knowledge and training of medication distribution.

Job Specific Responsibilities

• Accurately process medication orders and requests, gather and dispense medications
• Deliver drugs to assigned units
• Maintain daily pharmacy logs
• Assist in inventory control, answer phones, and other assigned duties by the Pharmacist and/or Pharmacy Supervisor
• All other assigned duties related to Pharmacy Compliance

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Licensures/Certifications/Registrations

• Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the State of Texas Board of Pharmacy

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated combination of training and experience that requires concentration, accuracy, and discipline
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships

Daily interaction with other staff within the Pharmacy department. Frequent contact with department nurses and leaders required for quality patient care

Physical Capabilities

Work is of light demand; involves lots of walking on the health center campus. Must possess near visual acuity to read documents and computer records. Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Environmental/Working Conditions

This position is subject to inside environmental changes that may include constant change in temperatures. Hours of duty may be irregular to accommodate departmental requirements.

Benefits

• Resilience program
• Emotional
• Physical
• Spiritual
• Financial
• Career Community
• On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)
• Discounted Pharmacy Cost
• Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region)
• Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match
• PTO & Extended Illness
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• And more at: https://apps.umchealthsystem.com/documents/wellness.pdf

UMC Vision, Mission and Standards

Vision: To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country

Mission Statement: Service is our passion. We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow's healthcare professionals.

Standards of Excellence: Attitude, Communication, Responsiveness, Compassion, Teamwork, Ownership, Safety and Respect

About UMC

UMC Magnet Designated 501 licensed beds 62 Site locations Regions only Level I Trauma Center Regions only BICU DNV accredited Primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas by Texas Monthly

UMC Physicians Culture, Vision, Mission, and Standards

Culture: Service is Our Passion

Vision: The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare.

Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient.

Standards: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Kindness

About UMCP

35 Practice Locations - private practices and urgent care centers Over 125 physicians and advanced practice providers Ranked as "One of the Best Places to Work in Texas" by Texas Monthly Employee Engagement Score of 96% measured by Press Ganey Associates

Equal Employment Opportunity

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.