Pharmacy Technician Compounding

HCA•San Antonio, TX

33d

About The Position

As a Pharmacy Technician Compounding you will perform duties under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and assists in the processing, preparation, and dispensing of patient medication orders according to professional standards and practices. As a Pharmacy Technician (Compounding) you will demonstrate skills in sterile compounding preparation which may include hazardous drug preparation (chemo certification training).

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent education
Completion of a course sponsored by an ACPE provider which provides 40 hours of instruction and experience and meets Texas Board of Pharmacy requirements to compound sterile products. Training may be obtained through completion of a recognized course in an accredited College of Pharmacy or a course sponsored by an ACPE accredited provider.
Current Registered Pharmacy Technician by the State Board of Pharmacy or Intern Certification with the Texas Board of Pharmacy

Nice To Haves

Hospital experience and one year minimum sterile compounding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately fill medication orders in the pharmacy.
Accurately and safely compound and label medications and parenteral admixtures.
Responsible for compounding of Sterile Preparations, may include chemotherapy and total parenteral nutrition with demonstrated competencies.
Accurately perform required calculations.
Utilize aseptic techniques in the preparation of parenteral compounding.
Compliant with all USP 797 shift/daily/monthly requirements (i.e. Cleaning laminar airflow cabinets and biological safety cabinets, wearing personal protective equipment, etc.)
Obtain a final check from the pharmacist before releasing any prepared parenteral compounds, before packaging any medication, or delivering any medication.
Process medication returns and restocking to the pharmacy.
Accurately package and prepare medications for dispensing as assigned.
Accurately transport medications and other pharmacy supplies in a timely manner to appropriate areas while maintaining proper storage and security of medications throughout the organization.
Perform daily ADC routines as assigned (i.e. restocks, outdates, discrepancy resolution, loading and unloading, etc.).
Replenish ADCs, emergency cart trays and floor stock accurately and in a timely manner.
Troubleshoot ADC issues; able to re-configure ADCs and perform build and set up functions.
Under direction, adjust medication min/max PAR levels.
Provide basic technical support for automated dispensing machines and other pharmacy computer systems.
Accurately perform routine manufacturing and prepackaging maintaining accurate and complete record logs.
Ensure that a pharmacist checks all work.
Perform receiving and check in of medication/supply orders.
Appropriately and timely notify the pharmacy inventory manager of products that need to be reordered, shortages, overages and damaged product.
Assist in management of drug supplies in a cost effective manner and identified opportunities to minimize waste.
Identify critical issues, prioritizes workload and communicate to appropriate personnel any issues in a timely manner.
Interact in person and by phone with hospital personnel in a polite and respectful manner.
Perform unit/area inspections as well as expiration date checking when scheduled and submit appropriate documentation when completed.
Prepare all work records needed for the day including USP 797 cleaning documentation, batch logs, census reports, outdate reports and unload reports.
Comply with ongoing process to monitor outdates as per department procedures.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.