Pharmacy Technician

Overview

Valley Baptist - Harlingen Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Valley Baptist - Harlingen, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work‑life balance.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program, employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note
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Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

The individual in this position acts under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and provides assistance in dispensing functions, including purchasing, inventory control of all drug classes, sterile product preparation and associated equipment maintenance, and automated dispensing cabinet equipment and inventory maintenance. Also performs technical duties to maintain pharmaceutical dispensing functions for all neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including inpatients and outpatients.

• Accurately fill and label medication orders with correct strength, dosage form, and quantity in a timely manner.
• Accurately stock automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) in a timely manner; fill/refill emergency crash carts, boxes, and kits timely and accurately.
• Re‑package and label oral medications/extemporaneous preparations and maintain appropriate records; respond appropriately to requests for STAT orders, routine orders, department requests, and ADC stock‑out bulletins.
• Assure all medications are checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing; stock medications into pharmacy inventory, including sterile compounding areas; maintain adequate medication stock levels and proper storage of medications.
• Prepare simple IV admixtures (excluding chemotherapy, biotherapy) accurately, consistent with IV policies and procedures.

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent (required).
• Experience: Must be 18 years of age (required). Preferred:
  Hospital experience.
• Certifications: Registered Pharmacy Technician license/certification, as required by state law (required). Preferred:
  Accredited training in sterile products preparation and IV Admixture Certification.

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