Pharmacy Technician PRN

Methodist Health System; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Health System is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support paraprofessional tasks and provide high-quality pharmacy service at Methodist Richardson Medical Center. The role requires a high school diploma, Texas registration or intern license, and at least one year of pharmacy experience, with IV certification preferred.

Responsibilities include IV compounding, stocking, inventory control, and patient medication delivery across nursing units.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• IV certification preferred.
• Registered technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy or Pharmacy intern license.
• 1 year of Pharmacy experience required.

Responsibilities

• Answers the telephone and front window.
• Compounds products in IV Lab using sterile, aseptic technique.
• Gathers items needed for requisitions, orders, crash carts, for pharmacist review.
• Maintains clean and orderly work area; restocks medications and space.
• Assists in maintaining inventory levels by notifying purchasing when items are low.
• Maintains drug storage systems and unit inspections outside the department.
• Makes rounds to nursing units for medication delivery and order pickups.
• Performs charges and credits for stock and returned meds in the computer system.
• Processes medications in OR, IV lab, first fill areas for final dispensing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

IV certification preferred

Texas State Board of Pharmacy registration or Pharmacy Intern License

Tools

IV Lab

Pharmacy software

Job description

Hours of Work : PRN

Days Of Week : PRN

Work Shift : PRN (United States of America)

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 Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation's first hospital to receive The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center - Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. 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
• Level III Trauma Center