Pharmacy Technician I - Full Time, Days/Evenings

Texas Health•Plano, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health Plano is hiring a Pharmacy Technician I for its Pharmacy Department. The technician supports medication preparation, delivery to nursing units and other appropriate departments, and medication storage, using technology when appropriate. The role requires accuracy, adherence to competencies and documentation requirements, and consistent support of departmental quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. The technician contributes to professional development, accountability, effective communication, teamwork, training new employees on routine tasks under designated personnel's direction, and minimizing pharmaceutical costs and identifying process efficiencies. The position is full time, 40 hours per week, with rotating day and evening shifts that include weekends. Texas Health Plano is a 386-bed, full-service hospital with 24/7 pharmacist and technician coverage. The Pharmacy Department highlights experienced staff, supportive leadership, opportunities for education and growth, and strong team and ancillary department support.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) credential required upon hire.
Proficiency in written and verbal English.
Computer proficiency and ability to adapt to various software systems.
Basic math skills, including conversions, proportions, ratios, and algebra.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Hospital pharmacy technician experience is strongly preferred.
Other IV certification preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

Prepare medications accurately and in a timely manner, deliver them to nursing units or appropriate departments, and store them, using technology when appropriate.
Ensure the accuracy of personal work and maintain required competencies and documentation.
Consistently uphold departmental quality improvement and patient safety standards, programs, and initiatives.
Pursue ongoing professional development and growth, lead by example, demonstrate accountability, and manage time effectively.
Communicate effectively, build positive working relationships, and model teamwork consistent with the Texas Health Promise Behaviors.
Train new employees on routine tasks under the direction of designated personnel.
Help minimize pharmaceutical costs, including medication wastage, and identify process efficiencies.