Pharmacy Tech / Full Time / Days
UHS
Summary
Pharmacy Technicians, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assist in the various activities of the pharmacy department. Pharmacy Technicians assist the pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory and maintenance of records. Pharmacy Technicians function in accordance with standard written procedures, guidelines and state and federal regulations. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.
Job description
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Participates with pharmacists, nursing, and medical staff to provide safe, accurate and timely medication administration
Requirements
- Registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy prior to start of employment
- 0-2 years experience in pharmacy services; hospital pharmacy experience preferred
- Demonstrates high level of organizational skills
- Demonstrates independent functioning
- High school graduate or equivalency
- Ability to read and write in English
- Ability to speak and hear, to allow discussions with employees and peers
- Ability to cope with and remain calm under stress
- Ability to respond to pages
- Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
- Bending and lifting (25 lbs), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling
- Ability to work independently and handle stress appropriately
- Ability to work cooperatively with hospital and pharmacy staff
- Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work
- Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions and respond quickly to emergency requests
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Career Development
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.