Pharmacy Tech I

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Mexia, TX

2d•$2,820 - $4,150•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and support at 13 centers located throughout the state. If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you! The Pharmacy Technician I is responsible for performing entry level pharmaceutical assistance work duties. Work involves performing pharmaceutical stock keeping, delivery, technical assistance, clerical duties, order processing and filling furlough prescriptions. The Pharmacy Technician I will work under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Performs related work as assigned. Assists the Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technician II’s with receiving, storing, and preparing medications for distribution. The Pharmacy Technician I is responsible for adhering to standards of professional, legal and ethical practice, all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and/or guidelines of HHSC, Texas State Board of Pharmacy and Mexia State Supported Living Center.

Requirements

Knowledge of pharmacy technology, medical and pharmaceutical terms; mathematical calculations applicable to pharmacy practice; federal and state laws governing pharmacy operations; USP rules and regulations; packaging and labeling of drug products; dosage forms, dosages and routes of administrations.
Skills in operation of pharmaceutical equipment; use of electronic data and/or word processing equipment and software; problem solving; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with supervisors and co-workers; providing pharmaceutical services in accordance with the professional standards.
Ability to prepare prescription orders; inventory pharmaceuticals and medical supplies; adapt to different job situations; establish effective working relationship with others; communicate with other members of the health care team; plan, prioritize, and schedule workload in the area of responsibility; comprehend and implement written and oral functions; lift and move up to 40 lbs; accurately prepare medication orders and prescriptions for review before dispensing.
Must be registered with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician in Training.
OR Registered Pharmacy Technician with Texas State Board of Pharmacy and PTCB.
Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing.
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.

Nice To Haves

Preferred 1 year pharmacy technician experience OR completion of accredited pharmacy technician training program.

Responsibilities

Attends Work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
Assist staff pharmacists in various aspects of technical aspects of outpatient prescription work (type pass/furlough/discharge prescriptions), assist in distribution of medication (e.g.: filling medication carts for inpatient via cart exchange).
Performs daily delivery of medications to the homes.
Restock vials and bags for medication.
Repackage bulk drugs into unit-dose for in-patient use.
Performs med-room inspections and supply medication for after-hour med-room.
Monthly maintenance of adequate inventory and receiving medications in accordance with MSSLC policies and procedures.
Provides technical and clerical support to the pharmacist by preparing outpatient prescription; reviews and processes medication requests in the computer system, receives and reconciles drug order shipments for accuracy, integrity and expiration dates; keeps pharmacy equipment and work areas clean and neat.
Actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.