Inpatient Pharmacy Tech II

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.

• We never settle by constantly striving for better.

• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.

• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

• Tuition Reimbursement

• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

Prior hospital pharmacy experience including compounding IV preparations. Experience with medication purchasing and inventory management (recalls, shortages, expirations)

The Pharmacy Technician 2 helps distribute medications and related tasks. They can work independently and maintain a specialized area while aiding in pharmaceutical care.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Maintains a specialized area of responsibility. Aids in delivering care in Purchasing, Receiving, Auditing, Sterile and nonsterile compounding, Billing, Informatics, Medication Reconciliation, Licensing, Contracting, and Marketing.

• Enter medication orders from doctors' sheets or prescriptions. Fill according to the label, ensuring the correct product is dispensed. Ensure the dosage form and charge quantity match the formulary. Enter 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 maintain 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 a pharmacist preceptor's supervision. Answers simple questions from medical staff and patients.

• Delivers medication appropriately to patients, and delivers delivery carts to floors daily.

Key Success Factors

• General knowledge of Pharmacy Care modalities, terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, terminology, drug use and aseptic techniques, standards and equipment.

• Knowledge of procedures and standards for the labeling and dispensing of prescription medications.

• Must be able to read, write and follow instructions and flow chart protocols.

• Ability to sort, check, count and verify numbers.

• Ability to follow established safety, infection control, environmental and isolation practices and procedures at all times.

• Excellent social skills required to interact effectively with patients and staff.

• General computer skills include using software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld scanning, and email.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

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).

As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.