Advanced Pharmacy Technician, Richardson Infusion Pharmacy

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals.

Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Works under supervision of Pharmacy Technician Coordinator, Pharmacy Technician Supervisor or Pharmacy Manager. Accurately prepares all sterile admixtures for adults using proper aseptic technique. Safely handles all hazardous medications, including chemotherapy. Compounding, packaging and labeling of sterile products in accordance to USP regulations;
Able to perform pharmaceutical calculations in execution of tasks. Proficient with understanding sterility testing systems, USP compounding standards and state board of pharmacy rules as they relate to sterile and hazardous compounding. Accurately prepares investigational sterile admixtures for adults using proper aseptic technique. Safely handles all hazardous medications, including chemotherapy. Delivers medications in a timely and efficient manner. Weekend rotation in Dallas or regional site.

This position is located in Richardson, TX.

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

• Education
  High School Diploma or equivalent

• Experience
  4 years of experience as a pharmacy technician and
  2 years in area of advanced pharmacy technician concentration

• Licenses and Certifications
  (TSBP) REG PHARMACY TECNICIAN Registration with Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) as a Registered Technician Upon Hire or
  (PHARM INT) PHARMACY INTERN Registration with Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) as a Pharmacist intern Upon Hire and
  STERILE COMPOUNDING (IV) CERT Sterile compounding (IV) certification accredited by ACPE required in Sterile & Hazardous Compounding and Investigational Drug Services only Upon Hire and
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) is required Upon Hire

• Licenses and Certifications
  (PTCB) CERT COMPND STERILE PREP TECHN National certification

• Advanced Pharmacy Technician (APT) basic responsibilities may include:
  • Performs job responsibilities in accordance with organizational and departmental policies, procedures, performance improvement objectives and environmental/infection control standards.
  • Coordinates daily workflow in assigned area and provides leadership to other technicians.
  • Makes good decisions, accepts responsibilities and maintains competency in multiple areas.
  • Is a knowledge and training resource for specific areas of responsibility and routinely works to improve these areas.
  • Provides prompt and courteous service by receiving incoming calls (patients, nurses, physicians, etc.) and prioritizing based on urgency or nature of requests (triage).
  • Participate in teaching activities, including but not limited to, precept Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Students, Pharmacists, and other healthcare practitioners.
  • Actively enhances personal growth and development by participating in educational programs, in-services…