Job Details: Pharmacy Tech III (PRN)

Company: Medical Center of McKinney – With great benefits, the latest technology and a focus on quality of life, maybe you should consider a career at Medical Center of McKinney.

Description: Following physicians' orders, the Pharmacy Tech assists pharmacists by filling routine orders for unit does and prepackaged pharmaceutical dispenses medications.

Position tasks and responsibilities include:
* Counts, packages, and labels unit does for inspection by pharmacist.
* Assists pharmacists as directed, including filling orders and preparing labels.
* Prepares I.V. mixtures and operates automated systems.
* Maintains pharmacy inventory and performs clerical duties.
* Maintains strong knowledge of hospital policies and government regulations and performs dispensing duties accordingly.
* Assists with quality improvement initiatives, inventory and ordering of pharmaceuticals.
* Orients and mentors staff.
* Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Job Qualifications include:
* High School graduate or equivalent
* National certification as a Pharmacy Tech (CPhT)
* State certification as a Pharmacy Tech
* Previous pharmacy tech experience in a hospital setting preferred.
* Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
* Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
* Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 lbs.

Senta.Miles@hcahealthcare.com

Posting Date: Jul 23 08