The pharmacy technician is responsible for assisting the pharmacist in the day-to-day operations of a pharmacy, including processing prescriptions, managing inventory, and providing customer service to patients. The pharmacy technician must comply with all applicable laws and regulations related to pharmacy practice.
Areas of Accountability:
This position is directly accountable for the following key areas:
- Process prescriptions accurately and in a timely manner, including entering prescription information into the pharmacy's computer system, counting and packaging medications, and labeling prescriptions with patient information.
- Follow federal and state laws, professional standards, and ethical principles. Additionally, maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhere to infection-control protocols, and ensure medications are handled correctly to prevent errors.
- Manage inventory levels of medications, ordering medications as necessary and ensuring that inventory is properly rotated and stored.
- Provide excellent customer service to patients,
- Participate in quality assurance activities to enhance pharmacy operations.
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Education, Licensure/Certification:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Texas Registered Pharmacy Technician license
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Experience, Skills/Abilities Related Requirements:
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Strong adaptability and ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to manage change effectively and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- High level of discretion and confidentiality.
- Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills
- Proficiency with pharmacy software
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks efficiently.