LEVEL III - PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - $23+ PER HOUR
Company: Children's Health
Location: Dallas
Posted on: October 31, 2024
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Job Description:
Children's Health (Dallas) is seeking a Pharmacy Technician
Level III for a job in Dallas, Texas. Job Description &
Requirements
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for
Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role
in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and
affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an
extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every
moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our
dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our
organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we
can make a significant difference in the lives of children and
contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all. Summary:
The Pharmacy Technician III can function independently of the
pharmacist (at least 85% of the time) and works in specialized
areas, including hazardous sterile compounding, critical care,
hematology/oncology, and emergency room. Responsibilities:
* Respond to and resolve inquiries and questions (telephone and
direct) within the limits of the law with at least 85% independence
from the supervising pharmacist or team leader.
* Coordinates daily workflow in assigned area
* Assist in maintaining overall cleanliness and organization of
work area and maintaining a continuous level of readiness for
inspection by external groups.
* Responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining the
integrity of sterile compounding areas
* Maintain and monitor proper documentation of compounding,
cleaning (including deactivations and decontamination of hazardous
drugs), testing, and certification of equipment and compounding
areas.
* Efficient operation of specialty machinery, equipment, and
technology (e.g. baxa pumps, dispense prep and check)
* Proficient with understanding sterility testing systems, USP
compounding standards, and state board of pharmacy rules related to
sterile and hazardous compounding.
* Assists with ordering, managing, and monitoring drug inventory in
a fiscally responsible manner and is cognizant of appropriate PAR
levels in all medication storage areas.
* Participates in teaching activities, including but not limited
to, precepting Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Students,
Pharmacists, and other healthcare practitioners.
* Spends 90% of their time performing in at least one of the
specialized roles listed below. Maintains competencies to perform
in at least two other operation areas outside the primary work
area.
* Sterile Compounding and Chemo Pharmacy Technician
* - Compounding, packaging, and labeling of sterile hazardous and
chemotherapy preparations in accordance with USP regulations.
* - Competent and efficient in using closed-system drug-transfer
devices (CSTD).
* - Trained on hazardous drug exposure and spill control, including
treatment of individuals accidentally exposed to hazardous.
* Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Pharmacy Technician
* - Compounding, packaging, and labeling of sterile preparations in
accordance with USP regulations; Able to perform pharmaceutical
calculations in the execution of tasks.
* - Ability to compound medication in code situations.
* - Accurately prepares complex sterile admixtures using proper
aseptic technique. Delivers medications in a timely and efficient
manner.
* Transitions of Care Pharmacy Technician
* - Promotes patient safety through accurate medication history
intake.
* - Provide complete information regarding each medication
identified (i.e., drug, dose, route, frequency, indication for PRN,
and last dose taken date/time).
* - Obtains information through patient and patient family
interviews. Leverage EMR data to identify previous medication
refills.
* - Triages medication history intake by identifying patient acuity
and by the direction of emergency medicine clinical pharmacists
This is a Full Time, 7on/7off Deep Nights Position; -Rotating
weekends, every other weekend WORK EXPERIENCE
* At least 5 years experience as a hospital pharmacy technician
Required
EDUCATION
* High school diploma or equivalent Required
* 20-hour ACPE accredited IV training course Required
* Chemotherapy certification course (required for sterile and chemo
tech role) Required
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
* Registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) as a
Registered Technician Req
* National Certification with the Pharmacy Technician Certification
Board (PTCB) Pref
* Basic Life Support (BLS) for ICU pharmacy technicians only
Req
* Completion of PTCB-recognized medication history certificate exam
(for transitions of care pharmacy technician) Pref
JOB PROFILE
* Has developed proficiency in a wide range of technical processes
or procedures through job-related training and considerable
on-the-job experience
* Understands the roles of all immediate team members and has a
good understanding of how own team integrates with others
* Regularly provides guidance and support to more junior team
members on challenging technical problems; helps them balance their
workload and apply their technical skills
* Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or
occur infrequently based on defined procedures and existing
precedents
* Impacts the quality, timeliness and effectiveness of the team
* Works within defined processes but may develop an appropriate
approach for new assignments
* Explains complex technical information in situations that may be
challenging with respect to controversial subject matter or
characteristics of the audience
MANAGEMENT SKILLS
* Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work
responsibilities or environment; adjust effectively to work within
new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
* Use appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective
relationships with customers and internal partners; interact with
others in a way that promotes openness and trust and gives them
confidence in one's intentions.
* Meet patient and patient family needs; take responsibility for a
patient's safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; use
appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient
situations and regain patient confidence.
* Ensure that the customer perspective is a driving force behind
business decisions and activities; craft and implement service
practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs.
* Develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the
accomplishment of work goals.
* Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities;
compare data from different sources to draw conclusions; use
effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing
appropriate solutions; take action that is consistent with
available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
* Take prompt action to accomplish objectives; take action to
achieve goals beyond what is required; be proactive.
* Deal effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; use
appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or
conflict between two or more people.
* Effectively manage one's time and resources to ensure that work
is completed efficiently.
* Accomplish tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how
small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately
checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of
time.
* Set high standards of performance for self and others; assume
responsibility and accountability for successfully completing
assignments or tasks; self impose standards of excellence rather
than having standards imposed.
* Assimilate and apply new job-related information in a timely
manner.
* Clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media
to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and
helps them understand and retain the message.
A Place Where You Belong
We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the
beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues.
We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating
meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping
and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place
where everyone can contribute.
-Holistic Benefits - How We'll Care for You: - Employee portion of
medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years. - 4%-10% employee
savings plan match based on tenure - Paid Parental Leave (up to 12
weeks) - Caregiver Leave - Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement -
As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not
discriminate against employees or applicants because of race,
color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual
orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status,
disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State
legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of
the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to
recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline,
workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any
other employment-related activity. -
Children's Health (Dallas) Job ID #20157. Posted job title:
Pharmacy Tech Iii, Icu About Children's Health (Dallas) At
Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children
for 110 years, and generation to come. We recognize that their
health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our
cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we
strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience,
ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their
overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health
extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader
community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the
lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future
for all. Benefits
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