Level III - Pharmacy Technician
Children's Medical Center Plano
Plano, TX

Pharmacy Tech III

Inpatient Operations

Dallas, TX

Full Time, Day shift

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:
The Pharmacy Technician III can function independently of the pharmacist (at least 85% of the time) and works in specialized areas, including hazardous sterile compounding, critical care, hematology/oncology, and emergency room.

Responsibilities:
* Respond to and resolve inquiries and questions (telephone and direct) within the limits of the law with at least 85% independence from the supervising pharmacist or team leader.
* Coordinates daily workflow in assigned area
* Assist in maintaining overall cleanliness and organization of work area and maintaining a continuous level of readiness for inspection by external groups.
* Responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining the integrity of sterile compounding areas
* Maintain and monitor proper documentation of compounding, cleaning (including deactivations and decontamination of hazardous drugs), testing, and certification of equipment and compounding areas.
* Efficient operation of specialty machinery, equipment, and technology (e.g. baxa pumps, dispense prep and check)
* Proficient with understanding sterility testing systems, USP compounding standards, and state board of pharmacy rules related to sterile and hazardous compounding.
* Assists with ordering, managing, and monitoring drug inventory in a fiscally responsible manner and is cognizant of appropriate PAR levels in all medication storage areas.
* Participates in teaching activities, including but not limited to, precepting Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Students, Pharmacists, and other healthcare practitioners.
* Spends 90% of their time performing in at least one of the specialized roles listed below. Maintains competencies to perform in at least two other operation areas outside the primary work area.
* Sterile Compounding and Chemo Pharmacy Technician
* - Compounding, packaging, and labeling of sterile hazardous and chemotherapy preparations in accordance with USP regulations.
* - Competent and efficient in using closed-system drug-transfer devices (CSTD).
* - Trained on hazardous drug exposure and spill control, including treatment of individuals accidentally exposed to hazardous.
* Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Pharmacy Technician
* - Compounding, packaging, and labeling of sterile preparations in accordance with USP regulations; Able to perform pharmaceutical calculations in the execution of tasks.
* - Ability to compound medication in code situations.
* - Accurately prepares complex sterile admixtures using proper aseptic technique. Delivers medications in a timely and efficient manner.
* Transitions of Care Pharmacy Technician
* - Promotes patient safety through accurate medication history intake.
* - Provide complete information regarding each medication identified (i.e., drug, dose, route, frequency, indication for PRN, and last dose taken date/time).
* - Obtains information through patient and patient family interviews. Leverage EMR data to identify previous medication refills.
* - Triages medication history intake by identifying patient acuity and by the direction of emergency medicine clinical pharmacists

This is a PRN shift with variable hours available.

WORK EXPERIENCE
* At least 5 years experience as a hospital pharmacy technician Required

EDUCATION
* High school diploma or equivalent Required
* 20-hour ACPE accredited IV training course Required
* Chemotherapy certification course (required for sterile and chemo tech role) Required within 90 days of hire

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
* Registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) as a Registered Technician Required
* National Certification with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Preferred
* Basic Life Support (BLS) for ICU pharmacy technicians only Required
* Completion of PTCB-recognized medication history certificate exam (for transitions of care pharmacy technician) Preferred

JOB PROFILE
* Has developed proficiency in a wide range of technical processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience
* Understands the roles of all immediate team members and has a good understanding of how own team integrates with others
* Regularly provides guidance and support to more junior team members on challenging technical problems; helps them balance their workload and apply their technical skills
* Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or occur infrequently based on defined procedures and existing precedents
* Impacts the quality, timeliness and effectiveness of the team
* Works within defined processes but may develop an appropriate approach for new assignments
* Explains complex technical information in situations that may be challenging with respect to controversial subject matter or characteristics of the audience.

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.