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SalaryThis is a contracted position until 8/31/2024, possible extension. The pay for the position is $24/hour
Day shift is a variable shift 8HRs rotating 7:30am-4pm and 8:30am-5pm - 40 hour work week
Houston, TX 77030
Job Description
Assist the pharmacist in the preparation related to the repackaging and compounding, filling, and delivery of medications, and other tasks associated with dispensing in a manner developmentally appropriate for the ages of patients served (0-adult). This role also assists in the procurement, record keeping, storage, and distribution of all controlled substances.
- RPHT-TX certification from the State Board of Pharmacy required
- CPHT certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board preferred
- 2 years Pharmacy Technician experience preferred
- 40 hours of training in compounding sterile products accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education or the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists preferred
To assist the pharmacist in the preparation, perform activities related to the repackaging and compounding, filling, and
delivery of medications, and other tasks associated with dispensing in a manner developmentally appropriate for the ages of
patients served (0-adult). Controlled Substances: Assists in the procurement, record keeping, storage, and distribution of all
controlled substances.
- Assists the pharmacist in ensuring the appropriateness of all medication doses by correctly entering patient’s diagnosis,
- Follows aseptic technique and infection control in the preparation of sterile products. Completes annual recertification
observer. Insists other technicians and pharmacists practice aseptic technique and infection control.
- Ensures the medications prepared are correct as verified by the pharmacist and as documented by a lack of dispensing
- Demonstrates competence at batch/medication/prescription order entry.
- Works with Pharmacy Support Services personnel to maintain adequate stock of medications and supplies. Follows
- Obtains pharmacist initial/final checks and assigns dilution and expiration dating labels to medications according to
Knowledge of current hospital and departmental standards for the handling of pharmaceuticals.- Incumbent have math skills, reading skills and good communication skills. Incumbent must be able to operate equipment
Education: Required- RPHT-TX - Reg Pharmacy Technician - TX State Board of Pharmacy Or PHAR INT - Pharmacy Intern State Board of Pharmacy
