Children's Health·Plano, Texas
The Pharmacy Technician III independently manages specialized areas including hazardous sterile compounding and critical care. Responsibilities include coordinating daily workflow, maintaining sterile environments, and preparing chemotherapy medications according to USP regulations.
The Pharmacy Technician III can function independently of the pharmacist (at least 85% of the time) and works in specialized areas, including hazardous sterile compounding, critical care, hematology/oncology, and emergency room.
Respond to and resolve inquiries and questions (telephone and direct) within the limits of the law with at least 85% independence from the supervising pharmacist or team leader. Coordinates daily workflow in assigned area Assist in maintaining overall cleanliness and organization of work area and maintaining a continuous level of readiness for inspection by external groups. Responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining the integrity of sterile compounding areas Maintain and monitor proper documentation of compounding, cleaning (including deactivations and decontamination of hazardous drugs), testing, and certification of equipment and compounding areas. Efficient operation of specialty machinery, equipment, and technology (e.g. baxa pumps, dispense prep and check) Proficient with understanding sterility testing systems, USP compounding standards, and state board of pharmacy rules related to sterile and hazardous compounding. Assists with ordering, managing, and monitoring drug inventory in a fiscally responsible manner and is cognizant of appropriate PAR levels in all medication storage areas. Participates in teaching activities, including but not limited to, precepting Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Students, Pharmacists, and other healthcare practitioners. Maintains competencies to perform in at least two other operation areas outside the primary work area. Compounding, packaging, and labeling of sterile hazardous and chemotherapy preparations in accordance with USP regulations. Competent and efficient in using closed-system drug-transfer devices (CSTD). Trained on hazardous drug exposure and spill control, including treatment of individuals accidentally exposed to hazardous. WORK EXPERIENCE At least 5 years experiences as a health-system pharmacy technician and/or experience in sterile compounding required
Requires at least 5 years of health-system pharmacy experience, a high school diploma, and a 20-hour ACPE accredited IV training course. Must be registered with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and obtain chemotherapy certification.
Market context
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