Pharmacy Tech

Conifer Health Solutions•El Paso, TX

About The Position

The Pharmacy Tech works under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and assists with medication dispensing functions, including purchasing, inventory control across drug classes, sterile product preparation and related equipment maintenance, and automated dispensing cabinet equipment and inventory maintenance. The role also performs technical duties supporting pharmaceutical dispensing for neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. The position is full-time with rotating hours. Pharmacy Techs fill and label medication orders, maintain pharmacy and automated dispensing cabinet inventory, prepare simple IV admixtures, deliver medications, and respond to medication requests while following applicable regulations, standards, and hospital policies. All medications must be checked by a pharmacist before dispensing.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Registered Pharmacy Technician license or certification, as required by state law.

Nice To Haves

Hospital experience.
Accredited training in sterile products preparation.
IV Admixture Certification.

Responsibilities

Accurately and promptly fill and label medication orders with the correct strength, dosage form, and quantity.
Accurately and promptly stock automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs).
Fill and refill emergency crash carts, boxes, and kits accurately and promptly.
Repackage and label oral medications and extemporaneous preparations, and maintain appropriate records.
Respond appropriately to requests for STAT orders, routine orders, department requests, and ADC stock-out bulletins.
Ensure all medications are checked by a pharmacist before dispensing.
Stock medications in pharmacy inventory, including sterile compounding areas.
Maintain adequate medication stock levels and proper medication storage.
Deliver medications to patient care areas.
Attend to medication requests and phone calls.
Prepare simple IV admixtures, excluding chemotherapy and biotherapy, in accordance with IV policies and procedures, USP <797>, and USP <800>.
Comply with state and federal regulatory requirements, Joint Commission standards, and Tenet and hospital policies and procedures.
Assist with other duties as assigned.
Assist with purchasing, inventory control, sterile product preparation and associated equipment maintenance, and ADC equipment and inventory maintenance.