Pharmacy Tech; IV​/PRN

Position: Pharmacy Tech (IV) / PRN

Responsibilities

Overview

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer traditional values and advanced technologies in healthcare, with the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. Visit us online at:

Position

Tech - Pharmacy Tech (IV)

Job Duties /Responsibilities

Participates with pharmacists, nursing, and medical staff to provide safe, accurate and timely medication administration.

Pharmacy Technicians, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assist in the various activities of the pharmacy department. They assist the pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory and maintenance of records. They work in accordance with standard procedures, guidelines and state and federal regulations and do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.

Benefits

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. UHS was recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and operates in various facilities and services across the U.S., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations

Required:

• Registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy prior to start of employment.
• 1-2 years experience in hospital pharmacy preferred.
• Demonstrates high level of organizational skills.
• Demonstrates independent functioning.
• High school graduate or equivalency.

Physical And Sensory Requirements

• Ability to read and write in English
• Ability to speak and hear, to allow discussions with employees and peers
• Ability to cope with and remain calm under stress
• Ability to respond to pages
• Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
• Bending and lifting (25 lbs), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling
• Ability to work independently and handle stress; ability to work cooperatively with hospital and pharmacy staff; ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and schedule; ability to set priorities and respond quickly to emergency requests
• Potential exposure to agents and toxic chemicals

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

We value diversity and inclusion among our teammates.

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During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information via email. Our recruiters will not email from public webmail clients. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting, report concerns to appropriate authorities and verify opportunities on legitimate career sites.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care and Mental Health Care

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