Pharmacy Technician II - FT

UMC Health System; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UMC Health System is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to assist pharmacists in providing quality patient care. You will process medication orders, dispense medications, and deliver drugs to units within the health system.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, Texas PT tech registration, IV certification, and accuracy in medication histories entered into the EHR. Training opportunities and a supportive team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have high attention to detail and accuracy in medication processing.
• Strong verbal and written communication with staff and patients.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and hospital workflow.

Responsibilities

• Train new staff and students as directed by pharmacists or supervisor.
• Process medication orders, gather, dispense medications, and fill prescriptions.
• Deliver drugs to assigned units and maintain pharmacy logs.
• Assist in inventory control and respond to phone inquiries as needed.
• Prepare IV medications per USP 797/800 regulations and ensure clean IV rooms.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

IV Certification Program

Tools

EHR software

Job description

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Job Summary

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

Reports to:

Job Specific Responsibilities

Daily assignments may include but are not limited to:

• Provide training to new employees and/or pharmacy students as directed by pharmacists or supervisor
• Accurately process medication orders and requests, gather and dispense medications, fill prescription orders
• 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
• Prepare IV medications in accordance with USP 797/800 regulations
• Ensure IV rooms are cleaned and documented in accordance with USP 797/800
• Obtain and enter medication history for patient into electronic format within EHR
• Ensure accuracy of medication history for patient
• Identify and report to pharmacist any noted inaccuracies, duplicates, or other safety concerns generated from medication history
• 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
• Certificate of completion of a nationally recognized IV Certification Program

OR

• Certificate of completion of UMCHS Pharmacy Medication Reconciliation Program (if hired specifically for pharmacy med rec position, Must complete certificate within 90 days of hire into the role)

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. Works closely with clinics, nursing units, EMS, and other hospital staff as required

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 10pounds.

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.

UMC Health Systemprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis ofrace, 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.*