Pharmacy Technician, Acute Care Part-time

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Works under supervision of Pharmacy Technician Coordinator or Pharmacist. This is a part-time, rotating shift, days and evenings. Weekend work is required. ACPE IV Certification preferred. Previous sterile compounding experience preferred. Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year Of experience in pharmacy or equivalent technician
• (TSBP) REG PHARMACY TECNICIAN As a Registered Technician or Pharmacist Intern Upon Hire
• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire
• Ability perform math reasoning.
• Attention to detail, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and practices.
• English skills (speaking, reading, writing).
• Good general health and stress coping ability.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of metric and apothecary systems and ability to utilize basic pharmacy equipment.
• Telephone and personal contact with various levels of internal and external personnel and organizations.

Nice To Haves

• ACPE IV Certification preferred.
• Previous sterile compounding experience preferred.
• (PTCB) CERT COMPND STERILE PREP TECHN Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

Responsibilities

• Performs job responsibilities in accordance with organizational and departmental policies, procedures, performance improvement objectives and environmental and infection control standards.
• Coordinates daily workflow in assigned area and provides leadership to other technicians.
• Performs extemporaneous compounding.
• Repackages bulk medications into unit dose per departmental policy and procedure.
• Enters charges and credits and restocks returns.
• Makes good decisions, accepts responsibilities, and maintains competency in multiple areas.
• Accepts duty as knowledge and training resource for specific areas of responsibility and works to improve these areas.
• Accurately fills all orders, floor stock, and fill lists.
• Performs IV calculations and prepares all IV admixtures using proper aseptic technique.
• Handles all intravenous chemotherapy.
• Delivers medication on time.
• Provides prompt and courteous service.
• Receives incoming calls and prioritizes bases on urgency or nature of requests.
• Audits and signs out all controlled substances in accordance with state and federal guidelines and organizational policies.
• Identifies and corrects discrepancies and reports unusual usage pattern and trends.
• Completes medication area inspections.
• Removes and documents expired medications.
• Assists with ordering, managing and monitoring drug inventory in a fiscally responsible manner and is cognizant of appropriate PAR levels in all medication storage areas.
• Enhances personal growth and development.
• Participates in educational programs, in-services and meetings.
• Participates in new employee orientation and training.
• Treats co-workers and organizational and departmental property and resources with respect.
• Maintains clean, orderly and stocked work environment.
• Works and problem solves with minimal supervision.
• If IV certified and scheduled to compound sterile admixtures, performs IV calculations and prepares al IV admixture using proper aseptic technique.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

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