Pharmacy Tech II, IV Certified

Pharmacy Tech II, IV Certified

Central Inpatient Operations

Plano, TX

Full Time, Evening Shift

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the pharmacy technician team lead and pharmacists, the pharmacy technician II is responsible for preparing unit dose medications, compounding sterile preparations, and delivering medication to patient care units.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all pharmacy technician I responsibilities such as: Prepares non-sterile admixtures, including hazardous medications; Perform computer entry for missing doses, patient charges and credits, and other documentation; Deliver or restock medications; deliver pharmacist code box; assist in maintaining overall cleanliness and organization of work areas and maintaining a continuous level of readiness for inspection by external groups.

• Prepares parenteral products under the direction of a pharmacist. Utilizing aseptic technique adhering to USP 797 guidelines in accordance with policy.

• Maintains competency and aseptic technique validation per departmental policy.

• Prepares non-sterile admixtures, including hazardous medications.

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

• Ensure compounding/clean room areas and related equipment are cleaned, sanitized, and maintained in compliance with company policies and procedures.

• Delivers controlled substance medications to patient care areas according to Pharmacy guidelines and standards operating procedures. Replenishes medication carts and automated dispensing cabinets.

• Checks and maintains inventory levels; checks for expired/unusable products and disposes of them properly.

• Attains/maintains knowledge of all pharmacy computer systems, including electronic medical records (EMR), from the standpoint of a user of the system.

• Performs job responsibilities in accordance with organizational and departmental policies, procedures, performance improvement objectives, and environmental and infection control standards.

• Performs other related duties as assigned

This is a Full Time Evenings Shift position

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 years pharmacy-related experience Req

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent Req
• 20-hour ACPE accredited IV training course (except in First Pharmacy) Req

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy Registration Req

• National Certification with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Pref

JOB PROFILE

• Through experience, has developed technical knowledge and skills to perform a variety of routine activities

• Understands how own duties relate to others in the team and has an awareness of how the team integrates with others

• Manages own workload by applying an understanding of team priorities; may provide assistance to less experienced colleagues

• Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in own work area; evaluates and selects predefined solutions from established operating procedures

• Impacts the performance of own team through the quality of the services or information provided

• Follows standardized procedures and practices and receives regular but moderate supervision and guidance

• Communicates moderately complex technical information in straightforward situations

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits - How We'll Care for You:

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.

• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure

• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

• Caregiver Leave

• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement >