Pharmacy Technician-Contract $37.60/hr

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Pay: $37.60/hr

Location: Austin, TX 78717

Schedule: 6:30a - 11:30p / Variable 8 Hr. Shift / Variable Weekends Rotation- night availability as needed

Contract Start Date: 2/10/2025 End Date: 5/10/2025 with possible extension

Required Skills:

• PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE
• IV CERTIFICATION

Duties:

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 the 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.

Skills:

• Knowledge of current hospital and departmental standards for the handling of pharmaceuticals.
• Math skills, reading skills, and good communication skills. Must be able to operate equipment used in the preparation of sterile products.

Required Education:

RPHT-TX - Reg Pharmacy Technician - TX State Board of Pharmacy Or  

PHAR INT - Pharmacy Intern State Board of Pharmacy

Salary : $38