What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Tech I (Night Shift) position at Children's Medical Center?
Job Title & Specialty Area: Pharmacy Technician I
Department: Pharmacy
Location: Dallas, TX
Shift: 5:00pm-3:30am, alternating weekends
Job Type: On-Site
Why Children’s Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.
Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.
Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.
Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacy Technician III and Pharmacist, this job is responsible for preparing unit dose medications, compounds, sterile IV admixtures and TPN solutions, for filling unit does patient cassette units, for computer order entry and for providing technical support as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare drug products for checking and dispensing by pharmacist, preparation includes selecting and preparing unit dose medication, compounding, repackaging and drawing up patient-specific doses
- Assure accuracy of the preparation for checking by pharmacist; maintain professional / ethical standards by complying with laws and regulations related to pharmacy practice, using good professional judgment, exhibiting reliability and credibility, demonstrating empathy for patients and maintaining confidentiality; complete required documentation and prepare meals for IV and cart fill needs
- Answer department telephones and assist pharmacist with responding to inquiries
- Perform computer entry for missing doses, patient charge and credits and other documentation
- Deliver or restock medications; deliver pharmacist code box; assist in maintaining overall cleanliness and organization of work areas as well as maintaining a continuous level of readiness for inspection by external groups; perform other duties and special projects as required
Work Experience
- At least 2 years pharmacy-related experience preferred
High school diploma or equivalent required
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy Registration required
- Maintenance of CPhT preferred
A Place Where You Belong
We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.
Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:
- Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
- 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
- Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
- Caregiver Leave
- Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement