Pharmacy Technician - Medication Reconciliation - PRN

Methodist Health System•Richardson, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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
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

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