TECH - PHARMACY (IV)

South Texas Health System; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System in McAllen, TX is seeking Pharmacy Technicians/Trainees to support the pharmacy team under a licensed pharmacist.

Responsibilities include preparing and distributing medications, maintaining inventory, and keeping accurate records while following written procedures and regulations. The role requires travel between STHS facilities and a commitment to compliance and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Two years hospital or 1 year IV experience preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal pharmacy regulations.
• 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 licensed pharmacist in preparing and distributing medications.
• Maintain drug inventory and records.
• Function in accordance with standard procedures and regulations.

Skills

Hospital experience

IV experience

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Travel between facilities

Education

High School diploma or GED

Texas State Pharmacy Technician Registration

ASHP IV certification

ACPE/ASHP program completion within 180 days

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

• 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.

Education / Licensure

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Current Texas State Pharmacy Technician Registration
• Associate’s Degree preferred
• 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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