Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy TechnicianThe Pharmacy Technician is responsible for performing assigned duties in support of the Pharmacy Department with an emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and patient safety under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist.Essential Functions:Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements for self and within unitManage hospital medication inventory, including ordering, stocking/organizing to prevent mispacks/medication errors, rotating stock to minimize expired products, proactively responding to drug shortages, maintaining appropriate stock levels of formulary medications, using drop ship and alternative suppliers appropriately, acquiring non-formulary medications, and oversee the disposition of expired productsManage PYXIS inventory, including accurate selection and loading of medications, organize according to ISMP safety initiatives, evaluate medication use trends to maintain appropriate par levels, ensure removal of expired/damaged products in a timely manner, and resolve discrepanciesMaintain appropriate inventory records, including supplier invoices and Pyxis deliver/receive logs, as required by hospital policy and state and federal regulationsManage employee purchase functions, including ordering and chargingManage departmental medication requests in a timely manner, including ordering, documenting, communicating out of stock or shortages, and transferring medications to the department. Maintain an adequate supply of medications regularly used and requested by the departmentsManage emergency supply inventory in carts/kits, including ordering and maintaining adequate supply, accurately restocking, organizing to ensure consistent placement and uniformity, documenting medications used for charge purposes, removal of expired/damage products, and performing monthly checks on each unitAccurately prepare medications in unit of use containers, ensuring correct labeling of medication, precise mixing of ingredients, and documentation as required by state regulationsPrepare medication kits ensuring accuracy and completeness of each kit. Maintain adequate inventory of medications used in these kits, label appropriately, document expiration dates, and charge the department as indicatedAssists in performing yearly Controlled-Substance inventory and annual hospital-wide medication inventoryRecord refrigerator temperatures daily, ensuring that medications are stored at appropriate temperatures. Maintain refrigerator temperature logs per hospital policyAlways ensures and maintains patient confidentialityManage and operate equipment safely and correctly. Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulationsComply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practicesCommunicate effectively with nursing, physicians, and ancillary services to meet the needs of these departments and maintain a positive working relationship and image of the pharmacy departmentParticipate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activitiesPerform all tasks in a safe manner that is consistent with company policies, as well as state and federal lawsPerforms other related duties as assigned to support the hospitalKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Working knowledge of pharmacology principles and procedures and the laws and regulations pertaining to the receipt, storage, and dispensation of drugs.Demonstrate an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situationsAbility to maintain a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methodsAbility to complete additional educational requirements as assigned by due datesAnnual employee health requirement as established by the facilityAnnual competences as required by the facilityEducation and Experience:Certified with the Pharmacy Technician Certification BoardCurrently registered as a pharmacy technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy; registration must remain active and unencumbered while employedBasic Life Support (BLS) certified or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hireBenefits:3 Medical Plans2 Dental Plans1 Vision PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramsShort and Long Term Disability PlansBasic Life and Voluntary Insurance Plans with AD&D401(k) with a 2-year vestingPTO + HolidaysCompensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.