Certified Pharmacy Technician I
About The Position
The Certified Pharmacy Technician I works under supervision and performs technical duties associated with preparing prescription orders. The position assists with pharmaceutical distribution at Student Health Services, customer service, pharmacy inventory, and administrative support. It is an in-person, 10-month position located at Beutel Health Center on Texas A&M University’s main campus in College Station, Texas. The employee must handle personally identifiable information and protected health information in accordance with university policies and applicable regulations, and complete recurring FERPA and HIPAA training. Work beyond normal office hours and/or on weekends may be required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- One year of related experience as a pharmacy technician in a retail or hospital pharmacy setting.
- Certified Pharmacy Technician credential from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy; certification must be maintained as a condition of employment.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Time management capabilities and prioritization skills.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience as a pharmacy technician in a retail or hospital pharmacy setting.
- Related experience in a college health pharmacy environment.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform technical duties associated with preparing prescription orders.
- Assist with distribution of pharmaceuticals at Student Health Services.
- Assist customers in person and by phone by answering basic questions, locating items, or referring medication-related inquiries to the pharmacist.
- Assist in processing outdated pharmaceuticals for disposition.
- Assist with receiving and stocking merchandise.
- Review expiration dates for prescription and over-the-counter stock and assist with disposal of expired medication.
- Participate in bi-annual physical inventory.
- Provide customer service support and maintain the general appearance of the pharmacy.
- Assist with scheduling and training student workers and support staff.
- Handle personally identifiable information and protected health information in accordance with University Health Services and Texas A&M University System policies and applicable federal regulations.
- Complete required FERPA and HIPAA training upon employment and on a recurring basis.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance; Texas A&M contributes to employee health and basic life premiums.
- 12–15 days of annual paid holidays.
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
- Free exercise programs and release time.
- Access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences and workshops.
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while employed by Texas A&M.
- Living Well employee wellness program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
