Pharmacy Technician II (Inpatient)

Pharmacy Technician 2

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.

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.

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 include:

• Maintaining 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.
• Entering medication orders from doctors' sheets or prescriptions. Filling according to the label, ensuring the correct product is dispensed. Ensuring the dosage form and charge quantity match the formulary. Entering correct billing data as required.
• Completing and filing appropriate paperwork to ensure payment for and delivery of pharmacy supplies. Monitoring lost charges.
• Ordering supplies daily and coordinating returns for credit when pharmaceuticals have expired.
• Coordinating the Drug Recall Process.
• Helping maintain a clean, orderly, and fully stocked work environment under established policies and procedures. Performing inventory control: stocking, cleaning, and facing prescription and OTC shelves.
• Compounding or admixing ingredients appropriately for dispensing, cart fill and sterile preparation while under the supervision of the Pharmacist.
• Performing IV admixtures using aseptic techniques and in compliance with accepted regulatory standards as required.
• Helping patients and medical staff with nonjudgmental questions under a pharmacist preceptor's supervision. Answering simple questions from medical staff and patients.
• Delivering medication appropriately to patients, and delivering delivery carts to floors daily.

Key success factors include:

• 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.
• Ability 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).