Pharmacy Technician

Position Summary

The Community Pharmacy Technician provides exceptional care of patients by assisting the Pharmacist in the safe, accurate and timely dispensing of medications and the maintenance of pharmacy inventory.

Qualifications

• Education: Maintain a current Pharmacy Tech Certification from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• Training and Experience: Type 25 wpm accurately
• Job Knowledge: Strong multi-tasking, computer entry, good customer service and communication skills needed. Ability to prioritize work to meet customer needs. Ability to perform mathematical calculations to perform accurate dosing.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The following physical activities are spent during a major portion of the day and it is a must that a person is in physical condition in order to accomplish given tasks:

• Stand: Less than 33%
• Walk: Less than 33%
• Sit: Over 66%
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Over 66%
• Reach with hands and arms: Less than 66%
• Climb or balance: Less than 33%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Less than 33%

The job requires that certain amounts of weight be lifted or force be exerted as noted in the following chart:

• Up to 10 pounds: Over 66%
• Up to 25 pounds: Less than 66%
• Up to 50 pounds: Less than 33%
• Up to 100 pounds: Less than 33%
• More than 100 pounds: Less than 33%

Potential exposure to hazardous, toxic substances, and sticks by needles or other sharp items:

• Carcinogenic (Cancer Causing): Less than 33%
• Allergenic (Allergy Causing): Less than 33%