Job Description

Dean’s Professional Services is now hiring a qualified  Pharmacy Tech  to work for a  Hospital Facility  in  Austin, Texas. 

The  Pharmacy Tech  is responsible for assisting the pharmacist in the preparation, performing 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.

Job Duties :

• 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.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma –  Required
• RPHT-TX - Reg Pharmacy Technician - TX State Board of Pharmacy Or PHAR INT - Pharmacy Intern State Board of Pharmacy –  Required  
• IV Certification - Preferred
• Knowledge of current hospital and departmental standards for the handling of pharmaceuticals.
• Incumbents have math skills, reading skills, and good communication skills. Incumbents must be able to operate equipment used in the preparation of sterile products.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 8-hour shifts between Monday– Friday 6:30 am – 11:30 pm 
• Starting at $24/hr. (based on experience) + benefits.
• Variable Weekends Rotation
• Full benefits – healthcare, dental, vision, 401k program.
• Temp-to-Hire Opportunity 

Dean’s Professional Services is a national, award-winning staffing solutions firm. Since 1993, DPS has placed over 45,000 professionals across the nation. We work with our clients to provide placement opportunities that match your skill, experience, and personality. For more information please visit .

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