Pharmacy Technician - Medication Reconciliation - PRN
Methodist Health System · Richardson
Hours of Work :
8-24Days Of Week :
2-3Work Shift :
PRN (United States of America)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
- Registered technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy
- 1 year of Pharmacy experience required
- 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
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