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 to support high-quality pharmacy services and the mission, vision, values, and strategic goals of Methodist Health System. The role works a 7-on/7-off rotation, Wednesday through Tuesday, with 10-hour night shifts from 9 PM to 7 AM; holidays are worked as they fall on the rotation.

The position supports pharmacy operations by preparing medications and supplies for pharmacist review, compounding products in the IV lab using sterile and aseptic technique, maintaining inventory and drug storage systems, delivering medications to nursing units, and processing charges and credits. The technician also helps maintain clean and orderly work areas, performs unit inspections, and trains new employees as assigned.

Methodist Southwest Medical Center is a 314-bed, full-service acute care teaching hospital serving communities in southwestern Dallas County. The hospital describes its workforce as diverse and welcoming of the skills and talents of all groups.

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.
• At least 1 year of pharmacy experience.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and patient privacy standards set 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 other requests for pharmacist review before dispensing.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area; restock returned medications and replenish work areas 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 assigned areas, including OR, IV lab, and 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