Pharmacy Technician - 7 On 7 Off - Full Time

Methodist Health System • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician assists with paraprofessional tasks that ensure a high quality of pharmacy service and supports the mission, vision, values, and strategic goals of Methodist Health System. The role processes medications in assigned areas, including the OR, IV lab, and first fill, in preparation for final dispensing by a pharmacist. It also supports pharmacy inventory, medication storage systems, unit inspections, and medication delivery to nursing units.

This is a full-time, 7-on/7-off night position with 10-hour shifts from 9 PM to 7 AM. The schedule is seven consecutive days from Wednesday through Tuesday, followed by seven days off. Holidays are worked as they fall on the rotation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Registered technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, or a pharmacy student with a current Pharmacy Intern License.
• One year of pharmacy experience.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and patient privacy standards established by the department and hospital.

Nice To Haves

• IV certification preferred.
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Computer skills preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Answer the telephone and front window.
• Compound products in the IV lab using sterile, aseptic technique.
• Gather items for miscellaneous requisitions, orders, crash carts, and similar needs for pharmacist review before dispensing.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area; restock returned medications and replenish the work area to appropriate levels.
• Help maintain pharmaceutical and supply inventory by notifying purchasing when items are low or usage increases, using the “short list.”
• Maintain drug storage systems through restocking and troubleshooting.
• Maintain unit inspections outside the department.
• Make scheduled rounds to nursing units to deliver medications and pick up discontinued medications and orders as needed.
• Make unscheduled rounds to nursing units as required.
• Enter charges and credits for floor stock sheets, narcotic sheets, miscellaneous charge slips, and returned medications into the computer system.
• Process medications in the assigned area (OR, IV lab, or first fill) in preparation for final dispensing by the pharmacist.
• Train new employees as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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