Pharmacy Technician Specialist PRN

Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Pharmacy Technician
Specialist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting
opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospital Westover Hills which is part of
the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, Methodist Healthcare.

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Westover Hills, offers a total rewards package that
supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The
available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Learn more about Employee Benefits
_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as
a(an) Pharmacy Technician Specialist PRN where your passion for creating
positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for
the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your
knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Pharmacy Technician Specialist you will be responsible for accurately
performing advanced and basic pharmacy technician functions in a timely
manner. Your duties are performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist
and according to professional standards and practices. As a Pharmacy
Technician Specialist you may demonstrate skill in sterile compounding
preparation and hazardous drugs preparation (chemo certification training). In
addition, you will be responsible for performing duties associated with
Automated Dispensing Cabinets, other specialized duties and/or leadership
roles as assigned by the pharmacy management team.
What you will do in this role:

• As a Pharmacy Technician Specialist, you will act as a facility Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC) Super User/Trainer. You will assist in education of new pharmacy ADC users and serve as a resource to both pharmacy and nursing staff for problems and/or questions. You will perform daily ADC routines as assigned (i.e. restocks, outdates, discrepancy resolution, loading and unloading, etc.) and provide oversight of these activities for appropriate inventory management. You will manage the ADC’s formulary for new medications and communicate with individual ADC users when errors are made and re-educate as to correct procedures.
• You will work with purchaser and Director of Pharmacy to perform CII safe expiration audits, compare report audits and daily reports review including compounding reconciliation. You will investigate discrepancies to determine if true discrepancy and complete incident reports as required. You will review RX Auditor report and generate investigation reports for nurse managers/directors to review. You will perform accurate audits of narcotic overrides, anesthesia documentation, etc. as assigned.
• You will work with Inventory Manager, IV room and utilizes EXP reports to reduce expirations and waste in the ADC and central pharmacy. You will identify, analyze and evaluate data from a variety of sources as assigned. You will perform the role of inventory manager/buyer when that person is not available or as assigned. You will assist with narcotic ordering and maintains inventory as assigned.
• You will provide direction and training to other technicians as assigned. You will assist in the supervision of other technicians to ensure that policies and procedures and regulatory requirements are uniformly and consistently followed. You will perform Technician scheduling as assigned. You will perform and supervise other technicians for administrative billing functions as assigned.
• You will identify critical issues, prioritize workload and communicate to appropriate personnel any issues in a timely manner. You will interact in person and by phone with hospital personnel politely and appropriately. You will perform and monitor compliance for quality control and performance improvement functions as assigned. You will accurately perform and document monthly medication storage area inspections as assigned.
• You will perform all duties required of basic technicians as required including filling of medication orders, safe compounding and labeling of parenteral admixtures including hazardous medications if competent. You will be in compliant with all facility policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.

What qualifications you will need:

• High School diploma or equivalent education
• Completion of a course sponsored by an ACPE provider which provides 40 hours of instruction and experience and meets Texas Board of Pharmacy requirements to compound sterile products. Training may be obtained through completion of a recognized course in an accredited College of Pharmacy or a course sponsored by an ACPE accredited provider.
• Minimum 2 years of hospital experience required
• Minimum 1 year sterile compounding experience preferred
• Supervisor experience preferred
• Current Registered Pharmacy Technician by Texas State Board of Pharmacy or Intern Certification with the Texas Board of Pharmacy

Methodist Hospital Westover Hills opening in November 2024 will be located
conveniently near Highway 151 and Loop 1604 corridor. This will be a full
service, acute care hospital bringing an elevated level of care to the rapidly
growing area of San Antonio and its neighboring communities to the West. The
facility offers advanced technology and world-class care in a modern and
beautifully designed space – the ideal environment for delivering the high-
quality patient care Methodist is known for.
This 225,000 square foot facility features 54 beds, offering a full array of
services including adult and pediatric emergency, obstetrics and gynecology,
cardiology, orthopedics, robot-assisted surgery, surgical oncology, general
surgery, pulmonology and gastroenterology..
> “Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”- Dr. Thomas Frist,
> Sr.
> HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal
growth, we encourage you to apply for our Pharmacy Technician Specialist PRN
opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted
for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status
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