Pharmacy Technician - Dallas, TX, US - Pharmacy Technician

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Provides direct support to pharmacists and pharmacy staff in preparing orders, packaging and labeling, tracking inventory, maintaining records, cashiering/payment collections and performing clerical duties.

MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

Education

- Must have a High School diploma or GED.

Experience

- Prefers experience in prior pharmacy technician health system roles such as inpatient pharmacy, IV/Infusion pharmacy, retail pharmacy, mail order pharmacy, and/or pharmacy repackaging.

Certification/Registration/Licensure:

- Current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification by exam from the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCE) or the National Healthcare Association (ExCPT) is preferred.

- Must have current registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.

- Failure to pass examination or comply with primary requirements will result in termination or the opportunity to apply for a posted non-pharmacy technician position with Parkland.

Skills or Special Abilities:

- Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of a PC, and be able to learn and use new software.

- Must be able to pass Pharmacy math and spelling test with a minimum score of 80%.

- Must successfully complete the necessary training requirements to perform cashier duties within 90 days from initial employment.

- Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills for area of responsibility.

- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in the operation of equipment used in primary practice area.

- Must be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of different types of drugs.

- Must be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of medical and health care terminology.

- Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued care. 

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.