Hospital - Pharmacy Tech III (Full Time, Day Shift)

Description
As a pharmacy technician III, in a hospital setting, provides specialized services in accordance with department procedures, which may be related to the procurement, preparation, distribution, and storage of drugs, as well as the provision of clinical pharmacy services according to the Pharmacy's role in ensuring safe medication use. Competent in all tasks associated with Pharmacy Technician Level I and II. Must achieve and maintain certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Coordinates technician staff and activities and/or is responsible for specific advanced duties. Serve as a resource to both pharmacy and nursing staff for issues and questions. Duties are performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and according to professional standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepares sterile medications, including hazardous and investigational drugs, using aseptic and negative-pressure techniques in accordance with guidelines on the preparation of hazardous drugs  
• Oversees pharmaceutical and supply inventory management  
• Maintain medication kits and dispensing units in various clinics to ensure inventory accountability and within-date use  
• Perform and run reports related to medication use and critically assess needs for restocking, use, expiration, or drug return  
• Responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of the cleanroom  
• Train and assess competencies of Pharmacy Tech I & II associates  
• Successfully perform annual re-assessment of skills related to the preparation of sterile compounds (both hazardous and non-hazardous)  
• Responsible for the proper handling and receipt of hazardous and investigational drugs in line with national recommendations and site policies  
• Other duties as assigned  

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of drug names, medical terminology, and pharmaceutical calculations.
• Ability to operate and care for automated dispensing devices and equipment
• Requires critical thinking skills with the ability to implement solutions
• Strong organizational skills, including staying focused on assigned tasks and using time and resources effectively and efficiently to achieve job expectations.
• Excellent customer service skills including prioritizing the needs of patients and multidisciplinary team members while displaying empathy in all interactions to ensure complete satisfaction
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in situations involving uncertainty and rapid change
• A solid customer service acumen to effectively work with both internal and external customers and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.
• Proficient computer skills.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent OR Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program. OR Completion/Graduate of a formal Pharmacy Technician Curriculum through an accredited body – may have experience meeting state requirements and at least 2 years’ of experience as an admixture technician

Certification/Licensure:

• Registered with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy in good standing.    
• Certification from the pharmacy technician certification board is required within 12 months of hire.   
• Certified pharmacy technician certification in good standing    
• Certified in the process of sterile compounding (IV certification)