Certified Pharmacy Tech PRN - Pharmacy Hospital Inpatient

Who We Are

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance

outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?

We're More Than a Hospital. We're 7,200 Of The Most Dedicated People You Could Ever Meet. Our Goal Is To Make Sure The People Of Our Community Get The Care They Need And Deserve. As Community Stewards, We Abide By Three Rules Of The Road

• Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
• Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
• Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.
  
  

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org .

To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org , www.jpshealthnet.org/careers , or www.teamacclaim.org .

Job Title

Certified Pharmacy Tech PRN - Pharmacy Hospital Inpatient

Requisition Number

38929

Employment Type

PRN

Division

CLINICAL/PROF SERVICES - RX

Compensation Type

Hourly

Job Category

Pharmacy Support

Hours Worked

Varies

Location:

John Peter Smith Hospital

Shift Worked

Various/Rotating Shift

Job Description

Description: The Certified Pharmacy Tech PRN assist the pharmacist(s) in storing, preparing, distributing, reconciling, and charging of all medications to the appropriate nursing areas serviced by the pharmacy. The Technician works under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist and will only perform activities that are in compliance with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations.

Typical Duties

Accurately and efficiently prepares and labels medications. Always obtains a final check from the pharmacist before dispensing/delivering a medication or releasing any compounded parenteral medication.

Accurately prepares I.V.’s, utilizing aseptic technique, under the supervision of a pharmacist, in accordance with USP Guidelines and Texas State Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations.

Makes timely rounds and accurately and safely transports medications and other pharmacy supplies to assigned areas. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.

Enters patient and departmental charging information into the computer system.

Assists in maintaining unit dose readiness of bulk products. Verifies all barcodes scan accurately.

Replenishes stock in the automated dispensing system, crash cart trays, and specialty medication boxes accurately and timely.

Monitors and ensures adequate inventory is maintained in all areas. Notifies the inventory control technicians of products that need to be reordered. Manages drug supplies in a cost-effective manner and identifies opportunities to minimize waste.

Performs and documents quality control activities, including monthly medication storage area inspections, and completes information on all required log sheets.

Performs daily ADS routines (outdates, discrepancy resolution, loading/unloading, etc.) and troubleshoots all ADS issues (cubie/drawer failures, temperatures out of range, interface issues, etc.)

Ensures medication management processes meets all legal and regulatory requirements.

Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• 2 plus years of relevant work experience.
  
  

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Current licensure with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• National certification recognized by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
  
  

Preferred Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Graduate from a pharmacy technology program.
• 4 plus years of pharmacy experience in a hospital setting.
  
  

Preferred Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• National I.V. Certification accredited by the National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA).
  
  

Location Address:

1500 S. Main Street

Fort Worth, Texas, 76104

United States