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SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-6:00pm. Some weekend/holiday rotations throughout the year may be required.

The Pharmacy Tech II assists the pharmacist in providing professional pharmacy services to the patients and staff of Cook Children's Medical Center and the community we serve. Clerical tasks will encompass answering phones, recording, filing, and reporting pharmacy activities and services. The technical tasks will be performed after experience is gained, and necessary skills and competency demonstrated. Documentation of training must be on file prior to working independently. All tasks will be performed under the direct supervision of an experienced pharmacist. Must be competent in following pharmacy production areas: Central PO area, Advanced Omnicell processing, advanced non-sterile compounding, and compliance audits. Must also be competent in advanced sterile preparation (including but not limited to specialized training in TPNs or Chemotherapy), and/or must be trained and working in a specialized area such as pharmacy satellites, TPN, Chemotherapy, etc.

***This position is eligible to be considered for a promotional opportunity to Pharmacy Tech III after being in this role for at least six (6) months AND after obtaining the BCHCPT certification.

Education & Experience:

• High School or Equivalent Required.
• Must have worked a minimum of 1 year in Cook Children's pharmacy OR must have pharmacy experience with one year of hands on IV preparation experience.
• A basic knowledge of math, the metric system, pharmaceutical 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 communication skills are essential.
   

Certification/Licensure:

• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) OR enrolled in ACPE accredited school of pharmacy.
• Texas State Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration OR Texas Pharmacy Intern License.
• ACPE IV certification required.

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.