Certified Pharmacy Technician

Pride Health is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to support our client’s medical facility based in Austin , TX . This is a 3 month assignment with the possibility of a contract-to-hire opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job Title : Pharmacy Technician

Location : Austin , TX

Shift Hours : 6 : 30 AM - 11 : 30 PM / Variable 8 Hr. Shift

Duration : 3 months+

Pay range : $21-$24 per hour

IV Certification is required.

Pay rate is based on years of experience and educational qualifications.

Key Responsibilities :

Medication Preparation & Dispensing : Assist the pharmacist with the preparation, repackaging, compounding, and filling of medications.

Ensure all tasks are performed accurately and in a developmentally appropriate manner for patients of all ages (0-adult).

Controlled Substances Management : Aid in the procurement, record-keeping, storage, and distribution of controlled substances in compliance with regulations.

Data Entry : Support the pharmacist by correctly entering patient diagnoses, weight, allergies, and body surface area into the computer system to verify medication doses.

Aseptic Technique & Infection Control : Follow aseptic techniques in the preparation of sterile products. Complete annual recertification and maintain a minimum score of 90% on the aseptic technique / infection control skills and written exam.

Enforce adherence to infection control practices among staff.

Accuracy & Quality Assurance : Verify that medications prepared meet accuracy standards as verified by the pharmacist. Demonstrate competence in batch / medication / prescription order entry.

Inventory Management : Collaborate with Pharmacy Support Services to maintain adequate stock levels of medications and supplies.

Follow established procedures for stock replacement and manage non-formulary requests.

Labeling & Documentation : Ensure all medications are correctly labeled with dilution and expiration dating as per department standards and obtain pharmacist’s initial / final checks.

Qualifications :

Certifications : IV Certification preferred but not required. Please indicate if you are certified or not in your application.

Education : Required - RPHT-TX (Registered Pharmacy Technician - TX State Board of Pharmacy) or PHAR INT (Pharmacy Intern - State Board of Pharmacy).

Skills :

Knowledge of current hospital and departmental standards for pharmaceutical handling.

Strong math and reading skills.

Excellent communication skills.

Ability to operate equipment used in the preparation of sterile products.

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Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, , legal support, auto ,home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.