Pharmacy Tech II

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.

The Pharmacy Tech 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. 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
• 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

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent; accredited training in sterile products preparation. 
PREFERRED EDUCATION: NA
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.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: NA
REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): NA

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