JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician has primary responsibility in the re-stocking of Automated Dispensing Machines, unit-dose packaging, stocking inventory, setting up crash cart and emergency boxes; maintaining appropriate records and charges for Baylor Scott and White Surgical Hospital Las Colinas; compounding sterile products, and assisting in related activities as directed by the Director of Pharmacy or Pharmacist on duty.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Accurately fills physician surgical preference cards and inpatient medication orders.
•    Holds all filled medications in the pharmacy until a pharmacist has completed a check.
•    Distributes medications only under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
•    Receives stock orders from wholesalers and vendors.
•    Re-stocks the pharmacy and communicates when items are running low or expiring.
•    Accurately replaces medications to the Automated Dispensing Devices.
•    Accurately compounds both sterile and non-sterile pharmaceuticals including repackaging, adhering to all USP 797 rules and regulations for compounding.
•    Adheres to strict accounting measures of all controlled substances and drug security measures.
•    Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing, taking accurate telephone messages.
•    Maintains the security of the pharmacy

Required Skills

EDUCATION                                                                                                               

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of accredited Pharmacy Technician training program,

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION                                                                                         

• Texas Registered Pharmacy Technician, required
• PTCB Certification, required
• ACPE Sterile Product Preparation Certification, required
• BLS, preferred.

SPECIFIC JOB EXPERIENCE

• Minimum two years pharmacy technician experience in a hospital setting.

• Experience with Automated Dispensing Devices; Pyxis preferred

• Experience with Electronic Health Record Systems; Cerner preferred

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have the mathematical ability to calculate dosages and amounts required for compounding.

• Competent in pharmacy computer programs and word entry programs

MONDAY - FRIDAY / EVENING (11:30 AM - 8:00 PM)

Required Experience

EDUCATION                                                                                                               

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of accredited Pharmacy Technician training program,

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION                                                                                         

• Texas Registered Pharmacy Technician, required
• PTCB Certification, required
• ACPE Sterile Product Preparation Certification, required
• BLS, preferred.

SPECIFIC JOB EXPERIENCE

• Minimum two years pharmacy technician experience in a hospital setting.

• Experience with Automated Dispensing Devices; Pyxis preferred

• Experience with Electronic Health Record Systems; Cerner preferred

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have the mathematical ability to calculate dosages and amounts required for compounding.

• Competent in pharmacy computer programs and word entry programs

MONDAY - FRIDAY / EVENING (11:30 AM - 8:00 PM)