Operating Room Pharmacy Technician, PRN

Operating Room Pharmacy Technician, Main Campus

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Job Summary

Work hours: PRN, Rotating Shifts variable (days, evenings, weekdays and weekends)

The Operating Room Pharmacy Technician, under the supervision and direction of a pharmacist, provides pharmacy services, manages inventory and delivers pharmaceutical care as assigned and in agreement with Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) regulations.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Experience with EPIC knowledge preferred

• Answers incoming phone calls and responds to the needs of the caller and/or directs them to the appropriate person for service

• Performs designated tasks concerning pharmacy quality control, management of pharmacy records, inventory control and preparation of order for drugs

• Experience with automated dispensing machine (ADM), preferable

• Cleans and helps maintain equipment and work area

• Previous OPERATING ROOM experience preferred

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of experience in pharmacy or equivalent technician is required.

• Registration with Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) as a Registered Technician or Pharmacist Intern is required and national certification with Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required by start date. Sterile compounding (IV) certification accredited by ACPE, if required to compound sterile admixtures in their role.

Job Duties

• 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 imporve these areas.

• Fills all orders, floor stock, and fill lists. Performs IV calculations and prepares al IV admixture 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.

• Orders, manages and monitors drug inventory in fiscally responsible manner and is cognizant of appropriate PAR levels in 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.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.