Pharmacy Technician

Deans Professional Services
Austin, TX, US
$24 an hour
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Dean’s Professional Services is now hiring a qualified Pharmacy Tech to work for a Hospital Facility in Austin, Texas.

The Pharmacy Tech is responsible for assisting the pharmacist in the preparation, performing activities related to the repackaging and compounding, filling, and delivery of medications, and other tasks associated with dispensing in a manner developmentally appropriate for the ages of patients served (0-adult).

Controlled Substances : Assists in the procurement, record keeping, storage, and distribution of all controlled substances.

Job Duties :

  • Assists the pharmacist in ensuring the appropriateness of all medication doses by correctly entering the patient’s diagnosis,
  • weight, allergies, and body surface area in the computer.
  • Follows aseptic technique and infection control in the preparation of sterile products.
  • Completes annual recertification and scores at least 90% on the aseptic technique / infection control skills and written exam as documented by a qualified observer.
  • Insists other technicians and pharmacists practice aseptic technique and infection control.
  • Ensures the medications prepared are correct as verified by the pharmacist and as documented by a lack of dispensing errors.
  • Demonstrates competence at batch / medication / prescription order entry.
  • Works with Pharmacy Support Services personnel to maintain adequate stock of medications and supplies.
  • Follows procedures established for stock replacement.
  • Follows nonformulary procedures.
  • Obtains pharmacist initial / final checks and assigns dilution and expiration dating labels to medications according to department standards.

Job Requirements :

  • High School Diploma Required
  • RPHT-TX - Reg Pharmacy Technician - TX State Board of Pharmacy OrPHAR INT - Pharmacy Intern State Board of Pharmacy Required
  • IV Certification - Preferred
  • Knowledge of current hospital and departmental standards for the handling of pharmaceuticals.
  • Incumbents have math skills, reading skills, and good communication skills. Incumbents must be able to operate equipment used in the preparation of sterile products.

Job Details :

  • Schedule : Full time- 4 x 10 hour shifts
  • Starting at $24 / hr.(based on experience) + benefits.
  • Variable Weekends Rotation
  • Full benefits healthcare, dental, vision, 401k program.
  • Temp-to-Hire Opportunity

Dean’s Professional Services is a national, award-winning staffing solutions firm. Since 1993, DPS has placed over 45,000 professionals across the nation.

We work with our clients to provide placement opportunities that match your skill, experience, and personality. For more information please visitwww.

deansprofessionalservices.com.

12 days ago
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