Overview:
The Pharmacy Technician assists in the preparation, packaging, compounding, and processing of medications for dispensing under the supervision of a pharmacist and in accordance with state and federal pharmacy regulations. This role supports daily pharmacy operations within a long-term care pharmacy environment by entering prescription data, preparing medication orders, maintaining inventory, and coordinating medication delivery activities. The Pharmacy Technician plays a critical role in medication accuracy, pharmacy workflow efficiency, patient safety, and regulatory compliance while supporting pharmacists, healthcare providers, and pharmacy operations.
Responsibilities:
- Enter prescription and physician order information into pharmacy data processing systems.
- Prepare medication orders by pulling stock medications, labeling prescription containers, and packaging prescriptions for dispensing.
- Reconstitute medications and prepare prepackaged medications as required.
- Compound sterile and non-sterile medication preparations in accordance with pharmacy procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Assemble, stock, audit, and maintain emergency medication kits and pharmaceutical inventory.
- Assist with inventory management, inventory counts, pharmaceutical procurement, and supply stocking activities.
- Support pharmacy equipment maintenance, environmental controls, pharmacy organization, cleanliness, and operational readiness.
- Coordinate medication deliveries, scheduling activities, and medication preparation workflows.
- Utilize pharmacy operating systems, automated dispensing systems, digital imaging software, and Microsoft Office applications to support pharmacy operations.
- Assist with training new Pharmacy Technicians and student externs as assigned and support patient record audits and quality improvement activities.
- Promote teamwork, effective communication, patient safety, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Current Texas certification as a Pharmacy Technician in good standing.
- 1 year of Pharmacy Technician experience preferred.
- IV Certification preferred.
- Knowledge of basic drug terminology, pharmaceutical abbreviations, symbols, and pharmaceutical calculations.
- Understanding of systems of measurement, medication use, prescription directions, and aseptic techniques.
- Strong attention to detail with accurate and timely completion of tasks.
- Intermediate computer proficiency and ability to adapt to evolving pharmacy technologies.
- Strong time management, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented pharmacy environment.
- High School diploma or equivalency certificate.
Benefits/EEO:
What We Offer You
- Competitive Wages
- 401k with match
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental Insurance
- Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday & Paid Holidays
- Short-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Tuition & CEU Reimbursement
- Rewards & Recognition Program
EEOC
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.