Pharmacy Tech III - PRN

Medical Center of McKinney, McKinney, TX
(Per Diem/Locum)

Primary Location  :  Texas - North-Dallas/Ft. Worth-Medical Center of McKinney - McKinney
Job  :  Allied Health
Schedule  :  Per Diem/PRN
Description

Following physicians' orders, the Pharmacy Tech assists pharmacists by filling routine orders for unit does and prepackaged pharmaceutical dispenses medications.  Position tasks and responsibilities include:
 
  • Counts, packages, and labels unit does for inspection by pharmacist.
  • Assists pharmacists as directed, including filling orders and preparing labels.
  • Prepares I.V. mixtures and operates automated systems.
  • Maintains pharmacy inventory and performs clerical duties.
  • Maintains strong knowledge of hospital policies and government regulations and performs dispensing duties accordingly.
  • Assists with quality improvement initiatives, inventory and ordering of pharmaceuticals.
  • Orients and mentors staff.
  • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Qualifications

Required Job Qualifications include:
 
  • High School graduate or equivalent
  • National certification as a Pharmacy Tech (CPhT)
  • State certification as a Pharmacy Tech
  • Previous pharmacy tech experience in a hospital setting preferred.
  • Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
  • Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
  • Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 lbs.


 
Please quote Job Code 06264-31499a when contacting the employer by phone about this position.
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( AllHealthcareJobs Job ID:605344 last updated on 11/21/2009)