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Pharmacy Technician I - 2729

Full Time
On-Site

San Antonio, TX, USA

Posted 30+ days ago
Job Description
 
 


As a pharmacy technician I, in a hospital setting, provides specialized services surrounding the use, monitoring, and handling of medical drugs, including investigational new drugs that require more detailed processes to ensure safe and appropriate use. Accurately follows workflow procedures including prescription processing, medication preparation, and distribution to patient. Duties are performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and according to professional standards and practices.

 
Responsibilities
 
 
  • Perform a variety of clinical functions in support of the clinical pharmacist (e.g., patient interviews, medication safety and adherence initiatives, patient follow-up calls, and collection of clinical data for the pharmacist).
  • May restock automatic dispensing cabinets and anesthesia workstations as needed.
  • Handle medications in accordance with department, regulatory and legal requirements (e.g., medication records, pulling outdated/unusable medications).
  • Collaborates with immediate pharmacy team, insurance companies and customers alike to resolve issues, ensure accuracy and deliver a timely resolution of any medication or insurance related concern.
  • Assist with a variety of basic clinical functions in support of the clinical pharmacist (e.g., medication safety and adherence initiatives, patient follow up calls).
  • Efficient operation and basic level of technical support for specialty machinery, equipment, devices or software necessary in performing job functions (e.g., carousels, automated dispensing cabinets, compounders, drug delivery devices, retail pharmacy systems).
  • Deliver medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas.
  • Complete and document all assigned safety and quality activities in compliance with department procedures
  • Prepare and/or compound non-sterile medications at select locations
  • Manage individual responsibilities while supporting team members and contributing to broader team goals.
  • Perform other related duties incidental as assigned
 
Qualifications
 
 
  • Knowledge of drug names, medical terminology and pharmaceutical calculations
  • Ability to operate and care for automated dispensing devices and equipment
  • Knowledge of basic inventory procedures and pharmacy information systems.
  • Meticulous attention to detail; exhibits accuracy and thoroughness while monitoring own work for quality.
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills.
  • Ability to work in situations involving uncertainty and rapid change
  • A solid customer service acumen to effectively work with both internal and external customers and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.
  • Proficient computer skills.
  • Requires critical thinking skills with the ability to implement solutions.
  • Strong organizational skills, including staying focused on assigned tasks and using time and resources effectively and efficiently to achieve job expectations.

EDUCATION:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician-training program.
  • Acceptance into pharmacy school preferred.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:

  • Registered with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy in good standing
  • Certification from the pharmacy technician certification board is required within 12 months of hire.

Experience:

Minimum of one (1) year of pharmacy technician experience required.