Yoakum Community Hospital has provided healthcare since 1922. The 23-bed critical access hospital operates as a not-for-profit hospital managed by Community Hospital Corporation of Plano, Texas. Patients benefit from the latest medical technology along with comprehensive healthcare delivered by highly skilled physicians, nurses and professional staff. Our dedication to providing comprehensive healthcare services with compassion, dignity and respect demonstrates our standard of quality healthcare and superior service to our community.
- Demonstrates competency in all procedures within scope of practice, as appropriate to the ages of the patients served. Obtains and interprets information in terms of the patient’s needs. Demonstrates a knowledge of growth and development and an understanding of the range of treatments needed by these patients to include infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
- Maintains floor stock throughout the Hospital.
- Fills and delivers unit dose carts.
- Prepares medications pursuant to medication orders. Picks up orders and delivers drugs to patient care areas and other drug storage locations.
- Receives and reviews orders for intravenous solutions.
- Prepares intravenous admixture solutions.
- Performs repackaging duties, as required, maintain records.
- Assists in maintaining and properly storing an adequate inventory of pharmacy items. Rotates stock and checks expiration dates. Returns outdated and unusable drugs to the manufacturer or vendor. Documents and processes all recalled drugs.
- Processes orders with wholesalers and manufacturers and checks in stock. Places orders received on shelves. Processes invoices.
- Maintains a clean Pharmacy area.
- Performs billing functions.
- Enters orders into the computer system.
- Maintains Pharmacy patient profiles. Reconciles profiles and nursing medication administration records.
- Assists with preparation of employee prescriptions.
- Assists with collection and recording of statistical information and quality management data.
- Performs data processing functions.
- Performs monthly nursing unit inspections. Checks and records refrigerator/freezer temperatures.
- Provides timely drug information to the Hospital’s professional staff or to patients.
- Issues controlled substances and controlled substances records to patient care areas and maintains records, as required, by law and Pharmacy policies and procedures.
- Maintains current price list.
- Maintains borrow/lend records, issues and charges Departments for drugs and supplies issued from the Pharmacy.
- Assists the Pharmacist in monitoring patient drug therapy regimens for contra-indications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of drug and dose. Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions.
- Performance of other duties, as assigned.
- Abide by Hospital policies and procedures as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
- Assure all tasks performed are in compliance with related State and Federal guidelines, rules and regulations.
Requirements
- Certified Pharmacy Technician achievement within one (1) year of job placement with required continuing education.
- Registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
- A minimum of six (6) months experience or equivalent preferred. Must be currently certified as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Texas.
Benefits
At Yoakum Community Hospital, we believe that taking care of our community starts with taking care of our team. For Full-time, we offer a sophisticated total rewards suite designed to support your health, your family, and your future:
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Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, plus Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to keep you and your family thriving.
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Financial Security: Build your future with a competitive 401(k) retirement plan featuring a generous company match and employer-sponsored Life and AD&D insurance.
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Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy a premier Paid Time Off (PTO) allowance that covers vacations, sick leave, and public holidays, ensuring you have the time you need to recharge.
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Career Advancement: We fuel your professional growth through Tuition Reimbursement and a culture that prioritizes internal promotion and continuous clinical excellence.
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A Culture of Excellence: Join a supportive, inclusive environment where your contributions are valued and your professional development is a top priority.
YCH is a drug free workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Certified Pharmacy Technician PRN