Job Description

Location:

Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department:

Pharmacy-Retail

Shift:

Varying Shifts (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

40

Summary:

SCHEDULE: Varying shifts; 8 hours in length. Scheduling hours are between 7:30am-midnight and will include weekend rotations.

The role of the pharmacy technician is to assist pharmacists in providing professional pharmacy services to the patients and staff of Cook Children's Retail Pharmacy and the community we serve. Clerical tasks will encompass the process of recording, filing and reporting pharmacy activities and services. The technical tasks will be performed after experience is gained and necessary skills and competency demonstrated. All tasks will be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Must be competent, with documentation on file, in pharmacy production areas: Inventory management, ordering, non-sterile compounding and insurance claim processing.

Education & Experience:

• High School or Equivalent Required.
• Must have minimum 2 years of retail pharmacy experience with proficiency in medication preparation and dosage calculations, insurance processing, and inventory management.
• A basic knowledge of math, the metric system, chemistry, and medical terminology is essential.
• A general knowledge of office procedures such as filling and record keeping is essential.
• Good telephone skills and good oral and written communication skills are essential.

Certification/Licensure:

• Current Texas State Board of Pharmacy Registration OR Texas Pharmacy Intern License.

About Us:

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.