Pharmacy Technician Certified PRN (Medication Reconciliation Evening) - Methodist Bush Renner

Methodist Health System • Richardson, TX

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About The Position

Medication reconciliation technician PRN evening (2:00 pm - 10:30 pm) Your Job: The Pharmacy Technician will assist in performing paraprofessional tasks that will ensure a high quality of pharmacy service. Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System. Your Job Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent required Registered technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy or Pharmacy student current Pharmacy Intern License 1 year of Pharmacy experience required Hospital Pharmacy experiences preferred Computer skills preferred, but not required Ability to maintain confidentially and patient privacy standards set by the department as well as hospital Your Job Responsibilities - Performs medication reconciliation by interviewing patients/caregivers - Works with pharmacists to obtain complete medication lists - Performs duties listed below as needed Answers the telephone and front window. Compounds products in IV Lab using sterile, aseptic technique Gathers items needed for miscellaneous requisitions, orders, crash carts, etc. to be checked by pharmacist prior to dispensing. Maintains clean and orderly work area; restocks returned medications, restocks work area to appropriate levels. Assists in maintaining inventory levels of pharmaceuticals and supplies by notifying purchasing when items become low or increased usage of particular items in observed: utilized the “short list”. Maintains drug storage systems through restock and trouble-shooting functions Maintains Unit Inspections outside the department Makes scheduled rounds to all nursing units for the delivery of medications and the pick-up of discontinued medications and orders as needed. Makes non-scheduled rounds to any nursing unit as required. Perform charges and credits for floor stock sheets, narcotic sheets, miscellaneous charge slips, and returned medications into computer system. Processes medications in assigned area (OR, IV lab, first fill) in preparation of final dispensing by the pharmacist. Trains new employees as assigned. Other duties as assigned Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval ® for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: Magnet®-designated hospital 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023 Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023 Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023 Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Level III Trauma Center

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Registered technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy or Pharmacy student current Pharmacy Intern License
• 1 year of Pharmacy experience required
• Ability to maintain confidentially and patient privacy standards set by the department as well as hospital

Nice To Haves

• Hospital Pharmacy experiences preferred
• Computer skills preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Performs medication reconciliation by interviewing patients/caregivers
• Works with pharmacists to obtain complete medication lists
• Answers the telephone and front window.
• Compounds products in IV Lab using sterile, aseptic technique
• Gathers items needed for miscellaneous requisitions, orders, crash carts, etc. to be checked by pharmacist prior to dispensing.
• Maintains clean and orderly work area; restocks returned medications, restocks work area to appropriate levels.
• Assists in maintaining inventory levels of pharmaceuticals and supplies by notifying purchasing when items become low or increased usage of particular items in observed: utilized the “short list”.
• Maintains drug storage systems through restock and trouble-shooting functions
• Maintains Unit Inspections outside the department
• Makes scheduled rounds to all nursing units for the delivery of medications and the pick-up of discontinued medications and orders as needed.
• Makes non-scheduled rounds to any nursing unit as required.
• Perform charges and credits for floor stock sheets, narcotic sheets, miscellaneous charge slips, and returned medications into computer system.
• Processes medications in assigned area (OR, IV lab, first fill) in preparation of final dispensing by the pharmacist.
• Trains new employees as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees