Pharmacy Technician

at  Baylor Scott White Health

JOB SUMMARY

Shift will be 7:30 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday- (there are plenty of opportunities across the region to pick up evenings and weekends if needed)
The Pharmacy Technician 2 helps in the technical aspects of the distribution of medications and related functions, with the ability to perform tasks autonomously and to maintain a specialized area of responsibility while aiding in the delivery of pharmaceutical care.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent

• EXPERIENCE - 1 Year of Experience

• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Pharmacy Technician (PHT), Pharmacy Intern (RPH-INT): Must have one of the following from the TX Board of Pharmacy:

• Registered Pharmacy Intern (RPH-INT)

• Pharmacy Technician (PHT).

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 agreement 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.
Helps in maintaining a clean, orderly and fully stocked work environment under 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.