Pharmacy Technician PRN

ScionHealth; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. in Texas seeks a Pharmacy Technician to work under the direct supervision of the Market Manager/Director of Pharmacy or Registered Pharmacist.

The role involves dispensing additives for IV and irrigating solutions, preparing IV additive solutions using aseptic technique with a laminar hood, labeling, and filing charge slips. Responsibilities include assisting the pharmacist to prepare and dispense medications, handling inventory, processing records, preparing IV packs, maintaining

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Strong math and science skills recommended.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and stay organized.
• Excellent attendance and reliability expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacist to prepare and dispense medication.
• Mix IV preparations and prepare labels for bottles.
• Prepare intravenous (IV) packs and supplies.
• Process medication records and inventory data.
• Restock shelves and manage stock levels.
• Maintain IV refrigerator temperature log.
• Prepare unit dose and fill bottles as needed.
• Support nursing floor requisitions and dosing checks.
• Calculate medication doses for adults and geriatrics.
• Ensure proper sterilization of equipment and glassware.

Skills

Pharmacy dispensing

IV preparation

Pharmacy math

Inventory management

Attention to detail

English fluency

Team communication

Attendance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Technician under the direct supervision of the (Market) Manager/Director of Pharmacy or Registered Pharmacist - and according to the standards procedures-dispenses additives for IV and irrigating solutions, mixes IV additive solutions as required using aseptic technique with the laminar air flow hood, types labels, prepares and files charge slips, and performs other related duties.

Essential Functions

• Assists Pharmacist to prepare and dispense medication.
• Mixes pharmaceutical preparations, fills bottles with prescribed tablets and capsules, and prepares labels for bottles.
• Fills orders with correct medications. Prepares unit of use dosage when possible.
• Processes records of medication and equipment dispensed to patient, computes charges, and enters data in computer.
• Prepares intravenous (IV) packs.
• Generates required reports; pick i.v., production reports. Performs backup procedures correctly.
• Recycles product as appropriate. Changes prep and expiration date on recycled product.
• Dates times and initials all vials for reuse.
• Prioritizes work (i.e. stats made first). Delivers IVS to proper locations. Restocks shelves and rotates stock. Properly disposes of non-recyclable solutions. Maintains i.v. refrigerator temperature log.
• Receives and stores incoming supplies.
• Counts stock and enters data in computer to maintain inventory records.
• Returns medications to stock and rotates stock. Fills requisitions from Nursing floors in a timely fashion. Can calculate appropriate medication doses based on patient's age Adult and Geriatrics.
• Cleans equipment and sterilizes glassware according to prescribed methods.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• The ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with clinical staff.
• Self-motivated, self-directed with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good math and science skills
• Good stress coping skills.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Licenses/Certification

• State Certification/Licensure if required by state.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred.
• Basic understanding of the role of and use of a computer in the processing of prescription orders with minimum word processing skills.