Pharmacy Technician PRN

Hours of Work :

2 weekends a month - both Sat & Sun, holiday rotation, Day/Eve flex

Days Of Week :

2 weekends a month - both Sat & Sun, holiday rotation, Day/Eve flex

Work Shift :

PRN (United States of America)

Job Description :

Your Job:
The Pharmacy Technician will assist in performing paraprofessional tasks that will ensure a high quality of pharmacy service.

Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

Your Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required

• IV certification required (within 90 days of hire)

• Registered technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy or Pharmacy student current Pharmacy Intern License

• 1 year of Pharmacy experience required

• Hospital Pharmacy experiences preferred

• Computer skills preferred, but not required

• Ability to maintain confidentially and patient privacy standards set by the department as well as hospital

Your Job Responsibilities

• Answers the telephone and front window.

• Compounds products in IV Lab using sterile, aseptic technique

• Gathers items needed for miscellaneous requisitions, orders, crash carts, etc. to be checked by pharmacist prior to dispensing.

• Maintains clean and orderly work area; restocks returned medications, restocks work area to appropriate levels.

• Assists in maintaining inventory levels of pharmaceuticals and supplies by notifying purchasing when items become low or increased usage of particular items in observed: utilized the "short list".

• Maintains drug storage systems through restock and trouble-shooting functions

• Maintains Unit Inspections outside the department

• Makes scheduled rounds to all nursing units for the delivery of medications and the pick-up of discontinued medications and orders as needed.

• Makes non-scheduled rounds to any nursing unit as required.

• Perform charges and credits for floor stock sheets, narcotic sheets, miscellaneous charge slips, and returned medications into computer system.

• Processes medications in assigned area (OR, IV lab, first fill) in preparation of final dispensing by the pharmacist.

• Trains new employees as assigned.

• Other duties as assigned

Methodist Charlton Medical Center is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster in southwestern Dallas County. In addition to the new 40,000-square-foot expansion of the emergency department, we offer a newly renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite; a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit. We have been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care; stroke care; hip and knee joint replacement; women and children's services; and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we've earned:

Magnet -designated hospital
150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review, 2023
Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023
Get With The Guidelines Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association