Certified Pharmacy Technician

Advanced Dallas Hospital & Clinics is uniquely designed and beautifully updated. Our full-service acute care hospital, 24-hour emergency room, advanced diagnostic center and specialty clinics are specifically tailored to serve the residents of Lake Highlands and Preston Hollow, as well as guests of neighboring hotels. From our welcoming, hotel-style reception area to the upscale private rooms, Advanced Dallas Hospital & Clinics combines an easily accessed location with leading edge medicine and personalized care.

Advanced Dallas Hospital & Clinics is part of the Advanced Diagnostics Healthcare System, a physician-led organization that is intensely focused on patients and fully dedicated to providing the latest technologies and treatment methods. With luxurious accommodations, elegant dining options and concierge-style service, your work-life at Advanced Dallas Hospital & Clinics is designed to be rewarding as it is developing everyday skills. In addition to working with highly trained specialists who provide an advanced level of care, you will be among staff that is committed to treating you with exceptional courtesy and compassion.

Advanced Diagnostics is an equal employment opportunity employer that maintains a policy of non-discrimination for all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), gender, age, veteran status, disability, national origin, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification under federal or state statutes or local ordinances. This policy applies to the selection of new employees, promotions, transfers, training, discipline, lay-offs, discharge, and all other similar or related matters.

All requests for accommodation as a result of disability or religion should be directed to the Human Resources Department. All requests will be reviewed, and where appropriate, reasonable accommodation will be made after consultation in accordance with applicable law.

Pharmacy Technician assists Pharmacists in providing drug distribution, technical services and clinical services associated with the preparation, storage and dispensing of pharmaceuticals.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares unit-dose medications specific to patient needs including patient’s weight, allergies, and age (pediatric, neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric). Retrieves and delivers inpatient medication orders and supplies.
• Prepares sterile products utilizing aseptic technique and USP 797 standards (to include the preparation, handling and disposal of bio-hazardous drugs).
• Communicates effectively with other pharmacy employees, healthcare professionals, and patients while appropriately recognizing age (pediatric, neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric).
• Maintains adequate drug inventories in pharmacy areas and patient care areas and notifies the appropriate personnel when shortages and/or outages noted.
• Performs quality assurance/improvement audits.
• Maintains a neat clean and organized work area.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Assists pharmacists in filling ambulatory prescriptions specific to patient needs including patient’s weight, allergies, and age (pediatric, neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric).
• Assists in record keeping activities in any assigned area.
• Demonstrates the spirit of the philosophy, mission, and values of the hospital through words and actions and implements them into departmental processes, programs, and the working environment.
• Applies the principles and values of customer service and continuous quality improvement while performing day to day activities of the position.
• Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care, personnel and strategic issues. Adheres to Confidentiality Policy.
• Maintains positive working relationships and fosters cooperative work environment. Adheres to the hospital’s compliance program.
• Displays honesty and mutual respect when communicating with peers and other departments.
• Follows through on problems that may compromise effective job performance by using appropriate chain of command.
• Adheres to safety practices and meets requirements of National Patient Safety Goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician program required

Certification, Licensure

• Current certification as a Pharmacy Technician from the State of Texas required.
• IV Certification is required.
• BLS Certification is required.

Experience

• One (1) year related experience and/or training, preferably in a hospital setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills. Excellent writing and composition skills. Must type 50-60 wpm. Excellent computer, word processing, database, and credentialing software skills.
• Current BLS certification

Job Type: Full-time

Physical Setting:

• Acute care
• Clinic
• Hospital
• Inpatient
• Level I trauma center
• Telehealth

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Hospital: 1 year (Preferred)
• Pharmacy technician experience: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• IV Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person