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TX - Texas Pharmacist/Pharm Tech Credentialing Requirements

What credentials do I need to work as an Pharmacist or Pharmacy Tech in Texas?

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Written by Erica Rodriguez
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Required Documents

First documents you will need to upload prior to completing your profile and uploading state specific requirements:

When signing up to work with ShiftMed in the app you will then be prompted to enter your

  • Proof of Identification (DL, Photo ID, Passport, etc.)

  • Social Security Number

  • Professional License: (Pharmacist - 1+ years' experience / Pharm Tech 6+ months experience)

    • You can upload multiple Professional Licenses and any Specialties if applicable.

Please Note: You must be professionally licensed to practice in this State.


Required Forms

Forms that must be signed in the ShiftMed App before you can start uploading credentials:

  • Training Manual: Complete directly within the app using the tap to sign feature

  • Company Handbook: Complete directly within the app using the tap to sign feature

  • TB Baseline Risk Agreement Form

  • Arbitration Agreement

  • NPI Entry Form (Pharmacist Specific)


Required Credentials

Documents that must be uploaded into the ShiftMed App before you can start claiming shifts:

  • Resume: Can be uploaded or completed directly in the app using our Resume Builder.

  • National Provider Identifier (NPI) (Pharmacist Specific)

  • Immunization Certification (Pharmacist Specific)


Unlock Credentials

Please note that specific facility credentials could be asked of you when attempting to claim a shift. These are NOT required for you to be hired by ShiftMed. These are special requirements that some of our partner facilities require. For more information on Facility Specific Credentials, CLICK HERE.

  • Background Check: Complete Checkr Consent Form to start a Criminal Background Check. Background Check authorization will prompt once individuals attempt to claim a shift at a facility within the ShiftMed app.

    • Complete directly within the app using the tab to sign feature

  • 1-step PPD, 2-step PPD or TB Blood Test (completed within the last year) or Chest X-Ray (Complete within the last 5 years)

  • Annual Physical Exam: Completed within the last year.

  • COVID-19 Vaccine: All HCPs must have either a COVID-19 Vaccination (1-2 doses or booster) or must complete a Medical or Religious Exemption form in the app.

  • MMR: Some ShiftMed facility partners require healthcare professionals to show proof of MMR vaccination or a titer test.

  • Flu Shot: Some of our partner facilities in the area do require a flu shot during flu season.

  • Varicella: Some ShiftMed facility partners require healthcare professionals to show proof of completing the Varicella vaccination or a positive titer test.

  • Hepatitis B Vaccine: Some ShiftMed facility partners require healthcare professionals to show proof of completing the hepatitis B vaccination series or a titer test.

  • TDAP Vaccine: Some ShiftMed facility partners require healthcare professionals to show proof of receiving the Tdap vaccination or completing a titer test.


Items that ShiftMed will Verify


Upload your credentials in the ShiftMed app.


Texas Pharm/Pharm Tech State Credentialing Checklist

Completed in the ShiftMed App

Completed in the ShiftMed App

ShiftMed Credentialing Team will complete internally

(Not visible in app)

ShiftMed Required Credentials

Unlock Credentials

(May be required at specific facilities)

ShiftMed Required Checks

Credentials:

☐ Texas Pharm or Pharm Tech Professional License

☐ Proof of Identification (State ID, DL, Passport, etc.)

☐ SSN

Resume

☐ NPI (Pharm Specific)

☐ Immunization Certification (Pharm Specific)

Consent Forms:

CheckR Consent Form

☐ NPI Entry Form (Pharm Specific)

☐ TB Baseline Risk Agreement Form

☐ Training Manual

☐ Company Handbook

☐ Arbitration Agreement

Credentials:

MMR

TDAP

CPR

Background & Registry Checks:

☐ Texas Employability Status Check

☐ Office of Inspector General (OIG) Check

☐ System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusion Check


Questions?

If you have any questions, reach out to us in chat by going into the ShiftMed App > Menu > Help Center > Chat & Help Articles> Ask a Question!

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