Pharmacy Technician ; Inpatient

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Technician 1, supervised by a Pharmacist, provides pharmacy services, manages inventory, and delivers care as per TSBP regulations.

• Performs limited pharmacy services and duties associated with stocking, preparation, labeling, dispensing, and delivery of medications.
• Helps patients and medical staff with nonjudgmental questions under the direct supervision of a pharmacist preceptor.
• Answers incoming phone calls, responds to callers’ needs, or directs them to the appropriate person for service.
• Communicates promptly with team members when inventory is low and helps with drug purchasing and inventory control, including ordering and receiving medications and supplies.
• Performs designated tasks concerning pharmacy quality control, management of pharmacy records, inventory control, and preparation of orders for drugs.
• Enters medication orders from doctors’ sheets or prescriptions, filling them according to the label, ensuring the correct product is dispensed, dosage form and charge quantity match the formulary, and entering accurate billing data while being accountable for medication charges and credits.
• Resolves discrepancies, troubleshoots, and runs reports from the automated dispensing machine (ADM).
• Cleans and helps maintain equipment and work area; sterilizes glassware according to established procedures.

• Basic knowledge of Pharmacy Care modalities, terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug use, aseptic techniques, standards, and equipment.
• Knowledge of procedures and standards for labeling and dispensing prescription medications.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions and flow chart protocols.
• Ability to sort, check, count, and verify numbers.
• Ability to follow established safety, infection control, environmental, and isolation practices and procedures at all times.
• Excellent social skills required to interact effectively with patients and staff.
• General computer skills, including using software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld scanning, and email.

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.

Note:

Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  Less than 1 year.
• Certification/license/registration:
  Pharmacy Technician (PHT) license or Pharmacy Intern (PHT) intern license issued by the Texas Board of Pharmacy.