Pharmacy Technician Certified; Medication Reconciliation - Methodist Bush Renner

Position: Pharmacy Technician Certified (Medication Reconciliation) - Methodist Bush Renner

Hours of Work :

Mid/Evening Shift

Days Of Week :

Monday-Friday and Every 3rd weekend

Work Shift :

Job Description :

Your Job:
The Pharmacy Technician will assist in performing paraprofessional tasks that will ensure a high quality of pharmacy service.

Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

Your

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required

• IV certification preferred

• Registered technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy or Pharmacy student current Pharmacy Intern License

• 1 year of Pharmacy experience preferred

• Hospital Pharmacy experiences preferred

• Computer skills preferred, but not required

• Ability to maintain confidentially and patient privacy standards set by the department as well as hospital

Your

Job Responsibilities

• Answers the telephone and front window.

• Compounds products in IV Lab using sterile, aseptic technique

• Gathers items needed for miscellaneous requisitions, orders, crash carts, etc. to be checked by pharmacist prior to dispensing.

• Maintains clean and orderly work area; restocks returned medications, restocks work area to appropriate levels.

• Assists in maintaining inventory levels of pharmaceuticals and supplies by notifying purchasing when items become low or increased usage of particular items in observed: utilized the “short list”.

• Maintains drug storage systems through restock and trouble-shooting functions

• Maintains Unit Inspections outside the department

• Makes scheduled rounds to all nursing units for the delivery of medications and the pick-up of discontinued medications and orders as needed.

• Makes non-scheduled rounds to any nursing unit as required.

• Perform charges and credits for floor stock sheets, narcotic sheets, miscellaneous charge slips, and returned medications into computer system.

• Processes medications in assigned area (OR, IV lab, first fill) in preparation of final dispensing by the pharmacist.

• Trains new employees as assigned.

• Other duties as assigned

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval ® for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more.

We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet®-designated hospital
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Level III Trauma Center