Pride Health is seeking Pharmacy Technician – IV to support our client's facility-based in Austin, TX . This is a 13-week contract with potential for extension.
Job Responsibilities :
- 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, weight, allergies, and body surface area in the computer.
- Follows aseptic technique and infection control in the preparation of sterile products.
- Completes annual recertification and scores at least 90% on the aseptic technique / infection control skills and written exam as documented by a qualified 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 errors.
- Demonstrates competence at batch / medication / prescription order entry.
- Works with Pharmacy Support Services personnel to maintain adequate stock of medications and supplies. Follows procedures established for stock replacement. Follows nonformulary procedures.
- Obtains pharmacist initial / final checks and assigns dilution and expiration dating labels to medications according to department standards.
Required Qualifications :
High School Diploma or GED required.1+ years of experience required - knowledge of current hospital and departmental standards for the handling of pharmaceuticals.Registered pharmacy technician with Texas State Board of PharmacyIV certification required.Additional Information :
Location
Austin, TX 78717
Schedule
6 : 30a - 11 : 30p / Variable 8 Hr. Shift / Variable Weekends Rotation / night shift coverage as needed, no on call
Contract Length
13 weeks, with possible extension
Pay
$28 / hour - $32.50 / hour
Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.Interested? Apply now!
About Pride Health
As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.