Retail Pharmacy Tech

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 the 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 the caller's needs or directs them to the right person for service.
• Communicates promptly with team members when inventory is low; assists with drug purchasing, inventory control, 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; ensures correct product is dispensed, dosage form and charge quantity match the formulary, and billing data is accurate.
• 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 and 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.
• Adherence to 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 – H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• Experience – Less than 1 Year of experience
• Certification/License/Registration – Pharmacy Technician (PHT) license or Pharmacy Tech (PHT) intern license issued by the TX Board of Pharmacy.