Pharmacy Technician PRN (Inpatient)

About the Role

The Pharmacy Technician 2 assists in the technical aspects of the distribution of medications and related functions, with the ability to perform tasks independently and to maintain a specialized area of responsibility while aiding in the delivery of pharmaceutical care.

Essential Functions

• Maintains a specialized area of responsibility while aiding in the delivery of care in areas such as Purchasing, Receiving, Auditing, Sterile and nonsterile compounding, Billing, Informatics, Medication Reconciliation, Licensing, Contracting, and Marketing.
• Enters medication orders from doctors' order sheets/prescriptions and fills according to label, ensuring that the correct product is dispensed and that the dosage form and charge quantity are in accordance with formulary; enters correct billing data as required.
• Completes and files appropriate paperwork to ensure payment for and delivery of pharmacy supplies.
• Monitors lost charges.
• Orders supplies daily and coordinates returns for credit when pharmaceuticals have expired.
• Coordinates the Drug Recall Process.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly, and fully stocked work environment in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Performs inventory control: Stocking, cleaning and facing prescription and OTC shelves.
• Compounds or admixes ingredients appropriately for dispensing, cart fill and sterile preparation while under the supervision of the Pharmacist.
• Perform IV admixtures using aseptic techniques and in compliance with accepted regulatory standards as required.
• Helps patients and medical staff with nonjudgmental questions under the direct supervision of a pharmacist preceptor.
• Answers simple questions from medical staff and patients.
• Delivers medication appropriately to patients, and delivers delivery carts to floors daily.

Key Success Factors

• General understanding of Pharmacy Care modalities, terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, terminology, drug use and aseptic techniques, standards, and equipment.
• Knowledge of procedures and standards for the labeling and dispensing of prescription medications.
• Must be able to read, write and follow instructions and flow chart protocols.
• Ability to sort, check, count, and verify numbers.
• Ability to follow established safety, infection control, environmental and isolation practices and procedures at all times.
• Interpersonal skills required to interact effectively with patients and staff.
• General computer skills, including but not limited to: using required software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, hand held scanning and email.

Qualifications

• Education: H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• Experience: 1 Year of Experience
• Certification/License/Registration (must have one of the following from the TX Board of Pharmacy):
  • Registered Pharmacy Intern (RPH-INT)
  • Pharmacy Technician (PHT)

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1