TECH - PHARMACY (IV)

UHS; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UHS in McAllen, TX seeks Pharmacy Technicians/Trainees to assist the pharmacy team under supervision of a licensed pharmacist. You will prepare and distribute medications, maintain inventory and records, and follow approved procedures.

Ideal candidates have hospital experience or IV meds experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced hospital environment while collaborating with other health care professionals.

Qualifications

• Two years hospital or 1 year IV experience preferred.
• Knowledgeable of and complies with laws, rules and regulations that govern the practice of pharmacy.
• Ability to set priorities, meets deadlines, solves problems, adapts to changes within the work environment.
• An aptitude for working with other health care professionals.
• Willing to travel between STHS facilities.
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and distributing medications under supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Maintain drug inventory and records.
• Function according to standard written procedures and state/federal regulations.
• Do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy experience

IV medication handling

Regulatory compliance

Prioritization and problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Current Texas State Pharmacy Technician Registration

ASHP IV certification or ACPE/ASHP program completion within 180 days

Associate's Degree preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY: Pharmacy Technicians/Trainees, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assist in the various activities of the pharmacy department. Pharmacy technicians/trainees assist the pharmacist in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory and maintenance of records. Pharmacy Technicians/trainees function in accordance with standard written procedures, guidelines and state and federal regulations. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.

Qualifications

1. Two years hospital or 1 year IV experience preferred
2. Knowledgeable of and complies with laws, rules and regulations that govern the practice of pharmacy
3. Ability to set priorities, meets deadlines, solves problems, adapts to changes within the work environment
4. An aptitude for working with other health care professionals
5. Willing to travel between STHS facilities
6. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

Education / Licensure

1. High School diploma or GED required.
2. Current Texas State Pharmacy Technician Registration
3. Associate's Degree preferred
4. ASHP IV certification or,successful completion of an ACPE/ASHP accredited program within 180 days of hire if not already certified.

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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