Pharmacy Technician Job at ScionHealth, Harlingen, TX

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  • ScionHealth
  • Harlingen, TX

Job Description




At ScionHealth , we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. 

Job Summary

  • The Pharmacy Technician under the direct supervision of the (Market) Manager/Director of Pharmacy or Registered Pharmacist – and according to the standards procedures-dispenses additives for IV and irrigating solutions, mixes IV additive solutions as required using aseptic technique with the laminar air flow hood, types labels, prepares and files charge slips, and performs other related duties. 

Essential Functions 

  • Assists Pharmacist to prepare and dispense medication
  • Mixes pharmaceutical preparations, fills bottles with prescribed tablets and capsules, and prepares labels for bottles
  • Fills orders with correct medications. Prepares unit of use dosage when possible
  • Processes records of medication and equipment dispensed to patient, computes charges, and enters data in computer
  • Prepares intravenous (IV) packs
  • Generates required reports; pick i.v., production reports. Performs backup procedures correctly
  • Recycles product as appropriate. Changes prep and expiration date on recycled product
  • Dates times and initials all vials for reuse
  • Prioritizes work (i.e. stats made first)
  • Delivers IVS to proper locations. Restocks shelves and rotates stock
  • Properly disposes of non-recyclable solutions. Maintains i.v. refrigerator temperature log
  • Receives and stores incoming supplies
  • Counts stock and enters data in computer to maintain inventory records
  • Returns medications to stock and rotates stock
  • Fills requisitions from Nursing floors in a timely fashion
  • Can calculate appropriate medication doses based on patient’s age Adult and Geriatrics
  • Cleans equipment and sterilizes glassware according to prescribed methods

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

  • The ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with clinical staff
  • Self-motivated, self-directed with excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Good math and science skills 
  • Good stress coping skills
  • Must read, write and speak fluent English
  • Must have good and regular attendance
  • Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications

Education

  • High School diploma or equivalent

Licenses/Certification

  • State Certification/Licensure if required by state

Experience 

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred
  • Basic understanding of the role of and use of a computer in the processing of prescription orders with minimum word processing skills

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