Per Diem / PRN Level II - Pharmacy Technician
Children's Medical Center Dallas
Dallas, TX
5x8 hrs
$23+/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Facility InformationChildrens388 bedsEpic Systems Corporation
Pay
Benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Pet insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
Qualifications
- Eligible to work in US
Description
Pharmacy Tech II, PRN
Outpatient Services
Dallas, TX
PRN Variable; Dayshift, every other weekend
Why Children’s Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.
Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.
Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.
Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the pharmacy technician team lead and pharmacists, the pharmacy technician II is responsible for preparing unit dose medications, compounding sterile preparations, and delivering medication to patient care units.
Responsibilities:
* Perform all pharmacy technician I responsibilities such as: Prepares non-sterile admixtures, including hazardous medications; Perform computer entry for missing doses, patient charges and credits, and other documentation; Deliver or restock medications; deliver pharmacist code box; assist in maintaining overall cleanliness and organization of work areas and maintaining a continuous level of readiness for inspection by external groups.
* Prepares parenteral products under the direction of a pharmacist. Utilizing aseptic technique adhering to USP 797 guidelines in accordance with policy.
* Maintains competency and aseptic technique validation per departmental policy.
* Prepares non-sterile admixtures, including hazardous medications.
* Answers phone calls and responds to the needs of the caller and/or directs them to the appropriate person for service.
* Ensure compounding/clean room areas and related equipment are cleaned, sanitized, and maintained in compliance with company policies and procedures.
* Delivers controlled substance medications to patient care areas according to Pharmacy guidelines and standards operating procedures. Replenishes medication carts and automated dispensing cabinets.
* Checks and maintains inventory levels; checks for expired/unusable products and disposes of them properly.
* Attains/maintains knowledge of all pharmacy computer systems, including electronic medical records (EMR), from the standpoint of a user of the system.
* Performs job responsibilities in accordance with organizational and departmental policies, procedures, performance improvement objectives, and environmental and infection control standards.
* Performs other related duties as assigned
This is true PRN, variable shifts position working in the outpatient department.
PRN flat rate is $24/hr, eligible for shift differentials.
WORK EXPERIENCE
* At least 2 years pharmacy-related experience required
EDUCATION
* High school diploma or equivalent Required
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
* Registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy Registration Required
* National Certification with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Preferred
A Place Where You Belong
We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.
Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:
· Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
· 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
· Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
· Caregiver Leave
· Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.
Facility
Children's Medical Center Dallas
1 nurse recommends working with Children's Medical Center Dallas
- Childrens
- 388 beds
- Epic Systems Corporation
Employer
Children's Health (Dallas)
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