Pharmacy Technician (Full-Time)

Uvalde Memorial Hospital • Uvalde, TX

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About The Position

The Hospital Pharmacy Technician supports pharmacists by preparing and dispensing medications, including intravenous (IV) admixtures, per physician orders. Responsibilities include labeling medications, maintaining inventory, managing medication distribution, and ensuring compliance with hospital policies and safety protocols. This position reports to the Pharmacy Director and is classified as Non-Exempt.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Texas Pharmacy Technician license required.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of hospital experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Experience with Meditech Expanse, Pyxis, and other pharmacy-related systems preferred.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacology and hospital protocols.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and mix intravenous (IV) solutions and admixtures.
• Package, label, and prepare prescription drugs according to medication orders, ensuring verification by a licensed nurse or practitioner before administration.
• Fill and maintain hospital medication carts.
• Deliver medications and IV solutions to patient care units.
• Distribute routine stock supplies to patient care areas and restock Pyxis machines.
• Monitor and maintain medication and supply inventory, reordering as needed.
• Receive, inspect, and store incoming medication and supply deliveries.
• Restock Pyxis as needed and generate related reports.
• Process medication records, compute charges, and enter data into the Meditech system or forward for further processing.
• Assist pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care to patients of all ages, from newborns to the elderly.
• Perform dosage calculations to ensure accurate medication preparation.
• Process invoices for accounting and maintain accurate financial records.
• Follow proper protocols for the disposal of hazardous and medical waste.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, Texas State Board of Pharmacy regulations, and other applicable laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED