Pharmacy Tech

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • El Paso, TX

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About The Position

The Pharmacy Tech works under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to assist with medication dispensing, purchasing, inventory control across drug classes, sterile product preparation, related equipment maintenance, and automated dispensing cabinet equipment and inventory maintenance. The role supports pharmaceutical dispensing for neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including both inpatients and outpatients.

The Pharmacy Tech accurately fills and labels medication orders; stocks automated dispensing cabinets, pharmacy inventory, and sterile compounding areas; refills emergency crash carts, boxes, and kits; repackages and labels oral medications and extemporaneous preparations; responds to medication requests and phone calls; and delivers medications to patient care areas. The position also prepares simple IV admixtures, excluding chemotherapy and biotherapy, in accordance with applicable policies and USP<797> and USP<800>. All medications must be checked by a pharmacist before dispensing, and the employee must follow applicable regulations, standards, and hospital policies.

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 product 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 into pharmacy inventory, including sterile compounding areas.
• Maintain adequate medication stock levels and proper medication storage.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas.
• Respond to medication requests and phone calls.
• Prepare simple IV admixtures, excluding chemotherapy and biotherapy, in accordance with IV policies and procedures, including 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED