Certified/ Registered Pharmacy Technician

United Medical Centers • Del Rio, TX

34d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision and direction of a Registered Pharmacist and with assistance from the Lead Registered Pharmacy Technician, this role is responsible for providing technical support in performing various functions authorized by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy as per the Texas Pharmacy Laws and Regulations. These functions include, but are not limited to, distributing prepackaged prescribed medications/drugs, pharmaceutical preparations, and cashiering. The position requires demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, including understanding the principles of growth and development over a life span and identifying each patient’s age-specific grouping of needs (infant, adolescent, or geriatric). The role is also responsible for compliance with other requirements affecting the Medical Center, such as State/Federal regulations (i.e., HIPAA), PCMH, DSHS standards, and Compliance Performance Improvement (CPI) standards. United Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a State authorized Pharmacy Technician Training Course
• Current certification and registry as required by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy
• CPR certification required

Nice To Haves

• College course preferred
• At least one year experience as a Certified/Registered Pharmacy Technician in a healthcare environment preferred
• Clerical and computer experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Distributing prepackaged prescribed medications/drugs
• Performing pharmaceutical preparations
• Performing cashiering functions
• Providing technical support in pharmacy functions authorized by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy
• Demonstrating knowledge and skills for age-appropriate patient care
• Identifying and categorizing patient's age-specific grouping of needs
• Ensuring compliance with State/Federal regulations (HIPAA), PCMH, DSHS standards, and CPI standards

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED