Pharmacy Tech I

Cook Children's Health Care System•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

To assist pharmacist in providing professional pharmacy services to the patients and staff of Cook Children's Medical Center and the community we serve. Clerical tasks will encompass answering phones, recording, filing, and reporting pharmacy activities and services. The technical tasks will be performed after experience is gained, and necessary skills and competency demonstrated. Documentation of training must be on file prior to working independently. All tasks will be performed under the direct supervision of an experienced pharmacist. Must be competent in the following pharmacy production areas: Central PO area, compounding, narcotics transactions, Omnicell refills, and compliance audits.

Requirements

High School or Equivalent Required.
Basic knowledge of math, the metric system, pharmaceutical chemistry, and medical terminology is essential.
General knowledge of office procedures such as filing and record keeping is essential.
Good telephone skills and good oral communication skills are essential.
Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) OR enrolled in ACPE accredited school of pharmacy.
Texas State Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration OR Texas Pharmacy Intern License.

Nice To Haves

ACPE IV certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist pharmacist in providing professional pharmacy services.
Perform clerical tasks including answering phones, recording, filing, and reporting pharmacy activities and services.
Perform technical tasks after gaining experience and demonstrating necessary skills and competency.
Maintain documentation of training on file prior to working independently.
Work under the direct supervision of an experienced pharmacist.
Be competent in central PO area, compounding, narcotics transactions, Omnicell refills, and compliance audits.