Pharmacy Technician PRN (Inpatient)

Baylor Scott & White Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Dallas, TX is seeking a Pharmacy Technician 2 who is IV certified to support medication distribution and sterile compounding under a pharmacist preceptor.

You will enter orders, verify billing data, assist with recalls, inventory, and deliver medications to patients on the floors of our hospital.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience in a pharmacy setting.
• TX Board of Pharmacy certification/licensing required (PHT or RPH-INT).

Responsibilities

• Assist in distribution of medications and maintain pharmacy areas.
• Enter orders from doctors and ensure correct dispensing and billing.
• Manage inventory, stock shelves, and coordinate recalls.
• Perform IV admixtures using aseptic technique under pharmacist supervision.
• Deliver medications to patients and carts to floors.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Pharmacy terminology

Pharmaceutical calculations

Electronic medical documentation

Data entry

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Tools

Handheld scanning

EMR software

Job description

JOB SUMMARY- Must Be IV Certified

The Pharmacy Technician 2 assists in the technical aspects of the distribution of medications and related functions, with the ability to perform tasks independently and to maintain a specialized area of responsibility while aiding in the delivery of pharmaceutical care.

JOB SUMMARY- Must Be IV Certified

The Pharmacy Technician 2 assists in the technical aspects of the distribution of medications and related functions, with the ability to perform tasks independently and to maintain a specialized area of responsibility while aiding in the delivery of pharmaceutical care.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Maintains a specialized area of responsibility while aiding in the delivery of care in areas such as Purchasing, Receiving, Auditing, Sterile and nonsterile compounding, Billing, Informatics, Medication Reconciliation, Licensing, Contracting, and Marketing.
• Enters medication orders from doctors' order sheets/prescriptions and fills according to label, ensuring that the correct product is dispensed and that the dosage form and charge quantity are in accordance with formulary; enters 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.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly, and fully stocked work environment in accordance with 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 the direct supervision of a pharmacist preceptor. Answers simple questions from medical staff and patients.
• Delivers medication appropriately to patients, and delivers delivery carts to floors daily.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• General understanding 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.
• Interpersonal skills required to interact effectively with patients and staff.
• General computer skills, including but not limited to: using required software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, hand held scanning and email.

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

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)