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Pharmacy Tech (IV) PRN

South Texas Health System, Mcallen, TX, United States


Responsibilities
POSITION SUMMARY: Pharmacy Technicians/Trainees, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assist in the various activities of the pharmacy department. Pharmacy technicians/trainees assist the pharmacist in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining records. Pharmacy Technicians/trainees function in accordance with standard written procedures, guidelines, and state and federal regulations. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.

Qualifications

Two years hospital or 1 year IV experience preferred

Knowledgeable of and complies with laws, rules and regulations that govern the practice of pharmacy

Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, solve problems, adapt to changes within the work environment

An aptitude for working with other health care professionals

Willing to travel between STHS facilities

Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

Education / Licensure

High School diploma or GED required.

Current Texas State Pharmacy Technician Registration

Associate’s Degree preferred

ASHP IV certification or successful completion of an ACPE/ASHP accredited program within 180 days of hire if not already certified.

EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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