Pharmacy Technician - $27 per hour

Cook Children’s Health Care System is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for a job in Prosper, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pharmacy Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

Location:

Medical Center-Prosper

Department:

Pharmacy

Shift:

Varying Shifts (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

40

Summary:

SCHEDULE: 1.0 FTE;Varying shifts that can include weekends

To assist pharmacist in providing professional pharmacy services to the patients and staff of Cook Children's Medical Center and the community we serve. Clerical tasks will encompass answering phones, recording, filing, and reporting pharmacy activities and services. The technical tasks will be performed after experience is gained, and necessary skills and competency demonstrated. Documentation of training must be on file prior to working independently. All tasks will be performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Must be competent in following pharmacy production areas: Central PO area, Advanced Omnicell processing, advanced non-sterile compounding, and compliance audits. Must also be competent in advanced sterile preparation (including but not limited to specialized training in TPNs or Chemotherapy), and/or must be trained and working in a specialized area such as pharmacy satellites.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

• Must have worked a minimum of 1 year in CCMC pharmacy and gained knowledge in advanced areas OR have at least 1 year of sterile compounding experience in a hospital setting

• A basic knowledge of math, the metric system, pharmaceutical chemistry, and medical terminology is essential

• A general knowledge of office procedures such as filling and record keeping is essential

• Good telephone skills and good oral communication skills are essential
  
  

Certification/Licensure:

• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) OR enrolled in ACPE accredited school of pharmacy

• Texas State Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration OR Texas Pharmacy Intern License

• ACPE IV certification required

About Us:

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

SCHEDULE: 1.0 FTE;Varying shifts that can include weekends

To assist pharmacist in providing professional pharmacy services to the patients and staff of Cook Children's Medical Center and the community we serve. Clerical tasks will encompass answering phones, recording, filing, and reporting pharmacy activities and services. The technical tasks will be performed after experience is gained, and necessary skills and competency demonstrated. Documentation of training must be on file prior to working independently. All tasks will be performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Must be competent in following pharmacy production areas: Central PO area, Advanced Omnicell processing, advanced non-sterile compounding, and compliance audits. Must also be competent in advanced sterile preparation (including but not limited to specialized training in TPNs or Chemotherapy), and/or must be trained and working in a specialized area such as pharmacy satellites.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

• Must have worked a minimum of 1 year in CCMC pharmacy and gained knowledge in advanced areas OR have at least 1 year of sterile compounding experience in a hospital setting

• A basic knowledge of math, the metric system, pharmaceutical chemistry, and medical terminology is essential

• A general knowledge of office procedures such as filling and record keeping is essential

• Good telephone skills and good oral communication skills are essential
  
  

Certification/Licensure:

• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) OR enrolled in ACPE accredited school of pharmacy

• Texas State Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration OR Texas Pharmacy Intern License

• ACPE IV certification required

Cook Childrens Health Care System Job ID #JR-117831.

About Cook Children’s Health Care System

About Cook Children's

When you work here, you grow here.

Promise is a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands-especially kids. This is what drives us to blaze new trails with innovative technology, research, exceptional medical care and competitive programs that benefit children who don’t otherwise have access to quality health care. Cook Children's employees come to work every day to keep that Promise, connecting the dots between caregivers, families and communities.

Surpassing 105 years, with more than 10,000 employees, we are here for every child, every day. Our not-for-profit organization includes two medical centers, a large physician network, a home health company, three surgery centers, a health plan, health services and a health foundation. We are proud to be Forbes' #1 Best Large U.S. Employer in Health Care with nearly 100 clinical locations throughout Texas, where we invite you to call home.

Apply now and be part of this magic.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Continuing Education
• 403b retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Mileage reimbursement
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Discount program
• Employee assistance programs