Pharmacy Technician: IV Admixtures & Sterile Prep

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Employee benefits

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support operations in a hospital setting. The role involves routine compounding, order fulfillment, IV preparation, and adherence to infection control standards, under moderate supervision.

You will coordinate workflow, assist with training, and ensure timely delivery of medications to patients. The job emphasizes accuracy, patient safety, and teamwork within a renowned academic medical center that provides comprehensive

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience: 1 year Of experience in pharmacy or equivalent technician
• Licenses and Certifications: (TSBP) REG PHARMACY TECNICIAN As a Registered Technician or Pharmacist Intern, and
• (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Preferred: (PTCB) CERT COMPND STERILE PREP TECHN Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

Responsibilities

• Performs job responsibilities in accordance with organizational and departmental policies, procedures, performance improvement objectives and environmental and infection control standards.
• Coordinates daily workflow in assigned area and provides leadership to other technicians. Performs extemporaneous compounding. Repackages bulk medications into unit dose per departmental policy and procedure. Enters charges and credits and restocks returns.
• Makes good decisions, accepts responsibilities, and maintains competency in multiple areas.
• Accepts duty as knowledge and training resource for specific areas of responsibility and works to improve these areas.
• Accurately fills all orders, floor stock, and fill lists. Performs IV calculations and prepares all IV admixtures using proper aseptic technique. Handles all intravenous chemotherapy. Delivers medication on time.
• Performs extemporaneous compounding. Repackages bulk medications (oral, injectable, etc) into unit dose per departmental policy and procedure. Enters charges/credits and restocks returns accurately and consistently.
• Provides prompt and courteous service. Receives incoming calls and prioritizes bases on urgency or nature of requests.
• Audits and signs out all controlled substances in accordance with state and federal guidelines and organizational policies. Identifies and corrects discrepancies and reports unusual usage pattern and trends. Completes medication area inspections. Removes and documents expired medications.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

1 year of experience in pharmacy

TSBP Registered Pharmacy Technician

BLS Certification

PTCB Certification (preferred)

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support operations in a hospital setting. The role involves routine compounding, order fulfillment, IV preparation, and adherence to infection control standards, under moderate supervision.

You will coordinate workflow, assist with training, and ensure timely delivery of medications to patients. The job emphasizes accuracy, patient safety, and teamwork within a renowned academic medical center that provides comprehensive