Pharmacy Technician II (Retail)

Baylor Scott & White Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO from Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to support medication distribution and related tasks in a hospital setting in Dallas, Texas. This role requires the ability to work independently and maintain a specialized area while aiding in pharmaceutical care.

Key responsibilities include dispensing medications accurately, processing orders, inventory management, and assisting with IV admixtures under a pharmacist preceptor.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of Pharmacy Care modalities, terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, terminology, drug use and aseptic techniques, standards and equipment.
• Knowledge of procedures and standards for the labeling and dispensing of prescription medications.
• Must be able to read, write and follow instructions and flow chart protocols.
• Ability to sort, check, count and verify numbers.
• Ability to follow established safety, infection control, environmental and isolation practices and procedures at all times.
• Excellent social skills required to interact effectively with patients and staff.
• General computer skills include using software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld scanning, and email.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a specialized area of responsibility.
• Aids in delivering care in Purchasing, Receiving, Auditing, Sterile and nonsterile compounding, Billing, Informatics, Medication Reconciliation, Licensing, Contracting, and Marketing.
• Enter medication orders from doctors' sheets or prescriptions.
• Fill according to the label, ensuring the correct product is dispensed.
• Ensure the dosage form and charge quantity match the formulary.
• Enter correct billing data as required.
• Completes and files appropriate paperwork to ensure payment for and delivery of pharmacy supplies.
• Monitors lost charges.
• Orders supplies daily and coordinates returns for credit when pharmaceuticals have expired.
• Coordinates the Drug Recall Process.
• Helps maintain a clean, orderly, and fully stocked work environment under established policies and procedures.
• Performs inventory control: stocking, cleaning, and facing prescription and OTC shelves.
• Compounds or admixes ingredients appropriately for dispensing, cart fill and sterile preparation while under the supervision of the Pharmacist.
• Perform IV admixtures using aseptic techniques and in compliance with accepted regulatory standards as required.
• Helps patients and medical staff with nonjudgmental questions under a pharmacist preceptor's supervision.
• Answers simple questions from medical staff and patients.
• Delivers medication appropriately to patients, and delivers delivery carts to floors daily.

Education

HS Diploma/GED

1 Year of Experience

Tools

Software applications

Data entry

Information security

Electronic medical documentation

Handheld scanning

Email

Pharmacy software

Job description

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Technician 2 helps distribute medications and related tasks. They can work independently and maintain a specialized area while aiding in pharmaceutical care.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Maintains a specialized area of responsibility. Aids in delivering care in Purchasing, Receiving, Auditing, Sterile and nonsterile compounding, Billing, Informatics, Medication Reconciliation, Licensing, Contracting, and Marketing.
• Enter medication orders from doctors' sheets or prescriptions. Fill according to the label, ensuring the correct product is dispensed. Ensure the dosage form and charge quantity match the formulary. Enter correct billing data as required.
• Completes and files appropriate paperwork to ensure payment for and delivery of pharmacy supplies. Monitors lost charges.
• Orders supplies daily and coordinates returns for credit when pharmaceuticals have expired.
• Coordinates the Drug Recall Process.
• Helps maintain a clean, orderly, and fully stocked work environment under established policies and procedures. Performs inventory control: stocking, cleaning, and facing prescription and OTC shelves.
• Compounds or admixes ingredients appropriately for dispensing, cart fill and sterile preparation while under the supervision of the Pharmacist.
• Perform IV admixtures using aseptic techniques and in compliance with accepted regulatory standards as required.
• Helps patients and medical staff with nonjudgmental questions under a pharmacist preceptor's supervision. Answers simple questions from medical staff and patients.
• Delivers medication appropriately to patients, and delivers delivery carts to floors daily.

Key Success Factors

• General knowledge of Pharmacy Care modalities, terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, terminology, drug use and aseptic techniques, standards and equipment.
• Knowledge of procedures and standards for the labeling and dispensing of prescription medications.
• Must be able to read, write and follow instructions and flow chart protocols.
• Ability to sort, check, count and verify numbers.
• Ability to follow established safety, infection control, environmental and isolation practices and procedures at all times.
• Excellent social skills required to interact effectively with patients and staff.
• General computer skills include using software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld scanning, and email.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - 1 Year of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
• Pharmacy Technician (PHT), Pharmacy Intern (RPH-INT): Must have one of the following from the TX Board of Pharmacy:
• Registered Pharmacy Intern (RPH-INT)
• Pharmacy Technician (PHT).