Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Continuing Education
Job Description
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels (CSRH-NB) is a full-service healthcare facility located in the heart of downtown New Braunfels, Texas. This hospital boasts 94 private beds and is continuously expanding its services to accommodate the needs of its rapidly growing community. With a comprehensive range of medical offerings, CSRH-NB is equipped with innovative medical equipment and advanced procedures, including an Outpatient Imaging Center, orthopedic and surgical services, rehabilitation programs, a modernized birthing center with 24/7 neonatal coverage, emergency care, wound care and hyperbaric treatment centers, 3D mammography, and inclusive heart care services that span diagnostics to open-heart surgery. The hospital is committed to delivering high-quality care through the integration of cutting-edge technologies and highly skilled medical professionals, ensuring that patients receive excellent healthcare in a compassionate and efficient manner.
The position of Pharmacy Technician at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels involves working directly under the supervision of Clinical Pharmacists to provide essential pharmacy services that support patient care. Pharmacy Technicians in this role are responsible for carrying out non-judgmental technical duties that aid pharmacists in delivering safe and effective medication therapies. The position is full-time, with multiple shifts available, allowing some flexibility to accommodate different schedules. Pharmacy Technicians at CSRH-NB engage in a variety of clinical, operational, and specialty-specific tasks, including assisting with medication histories, training junior technicians, preparing and verifying drug orders, compounding pharmaceutical products, and maintaining comprehensive medication records.
More than just technical skill, this role requires a dedication to maintaining high standards of safety, accuracy, and efficiency. Pharmacy Technicians help ensure that controlled substances are properly issued and recorded, assist in ambulatory care including anticoagulation clinics and discharge medication reconciliation, and support outpatient dispensary functions for retail prescriptions. They play a critical role in sustaining the hospital’s drug formulary, promoting rational drug therapy, and participating in quality improvement and medication use reviews. Moreover, they provide drug education to patients and pharmacy associates alike, fostering an environment of informed and effective medication management.
This position demands adherence to stringent safety protocols due to potential occupational hazards such as exposure to hazardous substances, sharp instruments, and biologic materials while performing job duties. CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital emphasizes ongoing competency by requiring current licensure and continuous education, including IV certification where applicable. The Pharmacy Technician role is ideal for candidates passionate about healthcare and dedicated to supporting pharmacists in optimizing patient medication outcomes, contributing to the overall mission of CHRISTUS Health to provide compassionate and excellent care.
The position of Pharmacy Technician at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels involves working directly under the supervision of Clinical Pharmacists to provide essential pharmacy services that support patient care. Pharmacy Technicians in this role are responsible for carrying out non-judgmental technical duties that aid pharmacists in delivering safe and effective medication therapies. The position is full-time, with multiple shifts available, allowing some flexibility to accommodate different schedules. Pharmacy Technicians at CSRH-NB engage in a variety of clinical, operational, and specialty-specific tasks, including assisting with medication histories, training junior technicians, preparing and verifying drug orders, compounding pharmaceutical products, and maintaining comprehensive medication records.
More than just technical skill, this role requires a dedication to maintaining high standards of safety, accuracy, and efficiency. Pharmacy Technicians help ensure that controlled substances are properly issued and recorded, assist in ambulatory care including anticoagulation clinics and discharge medication reconciliation, and support outpatient dispensary functions for retail prescriptions. They play a critical role in sustaining the hospital’s drug formulary, promoting rational drug therapy, and participating in quality improvement and medication use reviews. Moreover, they provide drug education to patients and pharmacy associates alike, fostering an environment of informed and effective medication management.
This position demands adherence to stringent safety protocols due to potential occupational hazards such as exposure to hazardous substances, sharp instruments, and biologic materials while performing job duties. CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital emphasizes ongoing competency by requiring current licensure and continuous education, including IV certification where applicable. The Pharmacy Technician role is ideal for candidates passionate about healthcare and dedicated to supporting pharmacists in optimizing patient medication outcomes, contributing to the overall mission of CHRISTUS Health to provide compassionate and excellent care.
Job Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- Registered Pharmacy Technician in the state of practice
- Maintain current technician license
- Maintain IV certification and competencies where applicable
- Complete all competency and skills assessment requirements
- Attend staff meetings
- Ability to work multiple shifts
- Ability to adhere to safety protocols involving hazardous substances and sharps
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- 3-5 years of pharmacy technician experience preferred
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- 3-5 years of pharmacy technician experience preferred
- Meet all criteria of Pharmacy Technician I
- Registered Pharmacy Technician in the state of practice required
- Certified Pharmacy Technician preferred
- Completion of ACPE accredited IV certification or state minimum requirement
- Ability to maintain current licensure and certification
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work under supervision with attention to detail
- Familiarity with pharmacy software and medication compounding procedures
Job Duties
- Meets expectations of applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies
- Performs non-judgmental technical duties under pharmacist supervision
- Assists Pharmacists with medication histories
- Trains Tech I associates
- Prepares drug orders according to policies, procedures and protocols
- Verifies computerized patient medication records
- Compounds pharmaceuticals including non-sterile, sterile, chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products
- Issues controlled substances and maintains records
- Provides services efficiently and timely
- Verifies daily departmental activities and maintains competency
- Maintains current technician license and attends staff meetings
- Maintains IV certification and completes competency assessments
- Serves as technician in specialty areas such as operating room, IV room or other pharmacy areas
- Provides ambulatory pharmaceutical care services
- Performs outpatient distributive functions
- Ensures safe and cost-effective drug therapies
- Reads and interprets patient medical records
- Detects and reports adverse drug reactions
- Sustains hospital drug formulary and promotes rational drug therapy
- Provides drug information and education
- Participates in quality improvement and medication use review activities
- Conducts clinical interventions such as IV to PO conversion and renal dosing
- Provides timely and efficient services
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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