Pharmacy Tech @ Tenet Healthcare Corporation

Baptist Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Baptist Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

The Pharmacy Technician II assists in preparing, packaging, delivering and charging of medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

General Functions

• Accurately fills medication orders with correct strength, dosage form, and quantity in a timely manner.
• Assures all medications are checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing.
• Responds appropriately to requests for STAT orders, routine orders, department requests and ADC stock out bulletins.
• Refills emergency crash carts, boxes and kits accurately and timely.
• Accurately stock ADCs in a timely manner.
• Prepackages and labels oral medications and extemporaneous preparations.
• Prepares IV sterile admixture solutions and IV products accurately consistent with IV policies and procedures.
• Restocks medications in IV room and conforms to IV cleaning schedule
• Performs distribution duties and adhere to pharmacy technician operational workflow and delivery schedule
• Interprets medication labels to compounds, prepares and maintains records of transactions.
• Prepares outpatient prescriptions for review by pharmacist
• Prepares unit dose tablets capsules and liquids, and surgical drugs and other specialty drug trays
• Assists the pharmacist with the dispensing of controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records
• Maintain adequate medication stock levels and proper storage of medications
• Stock medications into pharmacy inventory
• Other duties as assigned

Department/Business Unit Functions

• Performs and prepares IV admixture, chemotherapy and parental nutrition accurately consistent with IV policies and procedures (USP797 and USP800)
• Reports suspected adverse drug reactions and medication occurrences.
• Recommends improvement in pharmacy or facility processes that will decrease the potential for adverse outcomes.
• Follow proper process for handling of controlled substances and report any variances to Supervisor or pharmacist-in-charge, m)
• Ensure patient accounts are properly charged.
• Performs inspections of nursing unit floor stock and pharmacy stock to insure security, potency of medications and removes expired medications from stock.
• Assists the pharmacists in the provision of pharmaceutical care.
• Maintains formulary and cost savings by minimizing non-formulary procurements and utilizing courier services unless indicated for immediate patient care.
• Assists with report generation and information retrieval.
• Participates in and performs activities that support the medication use process.
• Interacts with nursing staff to facilitate pharmacy services.
• Maintains stock in automated dispensing units at adequate levels and performs inventory and ordering functions.
• Performs daily billing and charge functions as required, recognizing errors when they arise.
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Address patient population-specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities
• Comply with state and federal regulatory requirements, Joint Commission standards and Tenet and hospital policies and procedures notify Pharmacist/Supervisor of any deviations from standards

MINIMUM EDUCATION

High School Graduate or equivalent; accredited training in sterile products preparation.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

Pharmacy experience

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Two years hospital experience

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE

Possession of current Texas State Board of Pharmacy Technician License; Pharmacy Technician Certification (depending on state regulations) required. IV Certification.

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