Methodist Healthcare - San Antonio, TX
posted 2 months ago
Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level
San Antonio, TX
Hospitals
About the position
The Pharmacy Technician Compounding position at Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant involves performing duties under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, focusing on the processing, preparation, and dispensing of patient medication orders. This role emphasizes sterile compounding preparation, including hazardous drug preparation, and requires adherence to professional standards and practices.
Responsibilities
- Accurately fill medication orders in the pharmacy.
- Safely compound and label medications and parenteral admixtures.
- Compound sterile preparations, including chemotherapy and total parenteral nutrition.
- Perform required calculations accurately.
- Utilize aseptic techniques in the preparation of parenteral compounding.
- Comply with all USP 797 requirements for cleaning and safety.
- Obtain a final check from the pharmacist before releasing any prepared compounds.
- Process medication returns and restocking to the pharmacy.
- Accurately package and prepare medications for dispensing.
- Transport medications and pharmacy supplies in a timely manner while maintaining proper storage and security.
- Perform daily ADC routines such as restocks and discrepancy resolution.
- Replenish ADCs and emergency cart trays accurately and timely.
- Troubleshoot ADC issues and perform build and set up functions.
- Adjust medication min/max PAR levels under direction.
- Provide basic technical support for automated dispensing machines and pharmacy computer systems.
- Perform routine manufacturing and prepackaging while maintaining accurate logs.
- Ensure that a pharmacist checks all work before finalizing.
- Receive and check in medication/supply orders.
- Notify the pharmacy inventory manager of reorder needs and product issues.
- Assist in managing drug supplies cost-effectively and minimize waste.
- Identify critical issues, prioritize workload, and communicate timely with personnel.
- Interact politely and respectfully with hospital personnel in person and by phone.
- Perform unit/area inspections and expiration date checking when scheduled.
- Prepare all necessary work records for the day, including cleaning documentation and reports.
- Comply with ongoing processes to monitor outdates.
Requirements
- Pharmacy Technician License
- Pharmacy technician experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Registered Pharmacy Technician
- Pharmacy Technician Certification
- Hospital experience
- Compounding medications experience
Nice-to-haves
- One year minimum sterile compounding experience preferred
Benefits
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Adoption assistance
- Family leave
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Pet insurance
