Pharmacy Technician

Pride Health is hiring for a Pharmacy Technician to support our client’s medical facility based in Austin, TX. This is a 14-week (possibility of extension) opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization! Responsibilities: To assist the pharmacist in the preparation, perform activities related to the repackaging and compounding, filling, and delivery of medications, and other tasks associated with dispensing in a manner developmentally appropriate for the ages of patients served (0-adult). Assists in the procurement, record keeping, storage, and distribution of all controlled substances. Assists the pharmacist in ensuring the appropriateness of all medication doses by correctly entering patient s diagnosis, weight, allergies, and body surface area in the computer. Follows aseptic technique and infection control in the preparation of sterile products. Completes annual recertification and scores at least 90% on the aseptic technique/infection control skills and written exam as documented by a qualified observer. Insists other technicians and pharmacists practice aseptic technique and infection control. Ensures the medications prepared are correct as verified by the pharmacist and as documented by a lack of dispensing errors. Demonstrates competence at batch/medication/prescription order entry. Works with Pharmacy Support Services personnel to maintain adequate stock of medications and supplies. Follows procedures established for stock replacement. Follows nonformulary procedures. Obtains pharmacist initial/final checks and assigns dilution and expiration dating labels to medications according to department standards. Education/Requirements: Required COMPOUNDING Candidates MUST have IV certification and recent clean room exp. Required- RPHT-TX - Reg Pharmacy Technician - TX State Board of Pharmacy Or PHAR INT - Pharmacy Intern State Board of Pharmacy Preferred- CPHT - Cert-Pharm. TECH Certification Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Knowledge of current hospital and departmental standards for the handling of pharmaceuticals. Incumbents have math skills, reading skills and good communication skills. Incumbent must be able to operate equipment used in the preparation of sterile products. Additional Details: Location : Austin, TX Contract Length : 14 Weeks Shift : Hours- 9pm to 0730 (days are variable) - 7 on 7 off Pay range: $30-$40/hr (Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.) Interested? Apply now! #INDPHCAlliedSpecialty Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Equal Employment Opportunity Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Fair Chance Employment Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.