Certified Pharmacy Technician PRN - Inpatient

About Us

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, including John Peter Smith Hospital—a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people. Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network, with specialties ranging from primary care to general surgery and trauma. Our goal is to provide high-quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

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Job Summary

The Certified Pharmacy Tech PRN assists the pharmacist(s) in storing, preparing, distributing, reconciling, and charging of all medications to the appropriate nursing areas serviced by the pharmacy. The Technician works under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist and will only perform activities that are in compliance with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently prepares and labels medications, obtaining a final check from the pharmacist before dispensing or delivering.
• Accurately prepares I.V.’s utilizing aseptic technique under pharmacist supervision, in accordance with USP Guidelines and Texas State Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations.
• Makes timely rounds and safely transports medications and other pharmacy supplies to assigned areas.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Enters patient and departmental charging information into the computer system.
• Assists in maintaining unit dose readiness of bulk products and verifies all barcodes scan accurately.
• Replenishes stock in the automated dispensing system, crash cart trays, and specialty medication boxes accurately and timely.
• Monitors and ensures adequate inventory is maintained in all areas, notifying inventory control technicians of reorder needs.
• Manages drug supplies in a cost-effective manner and identifies opportunities to minimize waste.
• Performs and documents quality control activities, including monthly medication storage area inspections, and completes required log sheets.
• Performs daily ADS routines (outdates, discrepancy resolution, loading/unloading) and troubleshoots ADS issues (cubie/drawer failures, temperature out-of-range, interface issues).
• Ensures medication management processes meet all legal and regulatory requirements.

This job description is not all-inclusive and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1+ years of relevant work experience.
• Current licensure with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• National certification recognized by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (NHA or PTCB).

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Graduate from a pharmacy technology program.
• 4+ years of pharmacy experience in a hospital setting.
• National I.V. Certification accredited by the National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA).

Location

1500 S. Main Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76104, United States

Employment Type: PRN (as needed)
Division: Clinical/Professional Services - Pharmacy
Shift: Various/Rotating