Pharmacy Tech

Overview

Baptist Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Baptist Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Technician II assists in preparing, packaging, delivering and charging of medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

General Functions:

• Accurately fills medication orders with correct strength, dosage form, and quantity in a timely manner.
• Assures all medications are checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing.
• Responds appropriately to requests for STAT orders, routine orders, department requests and ADC stock out bulletins.
• Refills emergency crash carts, boxes and kits accurately and timely.
• Accurately stock ADCs in a timely manner.
• Prepackages and labels oral medications and extemporaneous preparations.
• Prepares IV sterile admixture solutions and IV products accurately consistent with IV policies and procedures.
• Restocks medications in IV room and conforms to IV cleaning schedule
• Performs distribution duties and adhere to pharmacy technician operational workflow and delivery schedule
• Interprets medication labels to compounds, prepares and maintains records of transactions. 
• Prepares outpatient prescriptions for review by pharmacist 
• Prepares unit dose tablets capsules and liquids, and surgical drugs and other specialty drug trays 
• Assists the pharmacist with the dispensing of controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records 
• Maintain adequate medication stock levels and proper storage of medications
• Stock medications into pharmacy inventory
• Other duties as assigned

Department/Business Unit Functions:

• Performs and prepares IV admixture, chemotherapy and parental nutrition accurately consistent with IV policies and procedures (USP797 and USP800)
• Reports suspected adverse drug reactions and medication occurrences.
• Recommends improvement in pharmacy or facility processes that will decrease the potential for adverse outcomes.
• Follow proper process for handling of controlled substances and report any variances to Supervisor or pharmacist-in-charge, m)
• Ensure patient accounts are properly charged.
• Performs inspections of nursing unit floor stock and pharmacy stock to insure security, potency of medications and removes expired medications from stock.
• Assists the pharmacists in the provision of pharmaceutical care.
• Maintains formulary and cost savings by minimizing non-formulary procurements and utilizing courier services unless indicated for immediate patient care.
• Assists with report generation and information retrieval. 
• Participates in and performs activities that support the medication use process. 
• Interacts with nursing staff to facilitate pharmacy services. 
• Maintains stock in automated dispensing units at adequate levels and performs inventory and ordering functions. 
• Performs daily billing and charge functions as required, recognizing errors when they arise. 
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Address patient population-specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities
• Comply with state and federal regulatory requirements, Joint Commission standards and Tenet and hospital policies and procedures notify Pharmacist/Supervisor of any deviations from standards

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent; accredited training in sterile products preparation. 

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : Pharmacy experience 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Two years hospital experience 

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State Board of Pharmacy Technician License; Pharmacy Technician Certification (depending on state regulations) required. IV Certification.

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Organization Description

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

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