Pharmacy Technician

Responsibilities

• Follows established procedures to prepare and distribute medication orders, prescriptions and/or sterile products under pharmacist's general supervision.
• Accurately maintains and replenishes automation systems (if applicable).
• Operates an electronic cash register while entering correct charges, collecting accurate amounts of money and giving correct change to customers to ensure that payment is received for purchases.
• Prepares for each shift by obtaining and inserting the correct amount of cash in the appropriate cash register and ensure that the workstation is ready to service customers when the shift begins.
• Delivers remaining cash receipts and completed/approved reports to the manager, after each shift, while following established policies and procedures to ensure that all monies are secured and accounted for when the shift ends.
• May be asked to perform prescription order entry into the ambulatory pharmacy system.
• Assists in the maintenance of various inventory records, invoices and prescription hardcopies.
• Assists in the maintenance of assigned areas, including cleanliness, drug and supply inventory, equipment, and simple repair to ensure that pharmacy areas are clean, operational, contain the necessary supplies, and are free from obstacles.
• Acts as a resource person for non-judgmental pharmacy questions to medical staff, patients, and visitors.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the Pharmacy area, to include cashiering operations.
• Maintains licensure as a Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician.
• Adheres to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state and private health plans.
• Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.
• Adheres to all PHHS procedures and house standards.

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience: Prior pharmacy technician health system roles such as inpatient pharmacy, IV/Infusion pharmacy, retail pharmacy, mail order pharmacy, and/or pharmacy repackaging.
• Certification/Registration/Licensure: Current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification by exam from the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCE) or the National Healthcare Association (ExCPT) is preferred. Must have current registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.

Skills

• Working knowledge of a PC.
• Passes Pharmacy math and spelling test with a minimum score of 80%.
• Completes necessary training requirements to perform cashier duties within 90 days from initial employment.
• Basic computer skills for area of responsibility.
• Knowledge and skills in the operation of equipment used in primary practice area.
• Knowledge of different types of drugs.
• Knowledge of medical and health care terminology.
• Patient centered/patient valued care.