Pharmacy Technician I (RX3625 - Hamilton Wolfe)

CommuniCare Health Center Jobs•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician I assists the Pharmacist in the preparation and distribution of medications and maintains pharmaceutical inventory and maintains patient and pharmacy records in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Delivers and / or picks up pharmaceuticals for patients and /or Centers. Pharmacy technician activities are performed under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist at all times.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Licensed / Certified with Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) required
Must be knowledgeable of applicable federal and state pharmacy laws
Must have minimum of one (1) year experience as a pharmacy technician or equivalent
Must have strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Ability to drive and maintain a valid driver’s license and clear driving record
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
Scheduled hours and location are subject to change

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred

Responsibilities

Greets and receives customers and provides assistance in locating pharmacy items. Explains and clarifies prescriptions and responds to queries.
Demonstrates competency with the pharmacy software; records prescriptions, purchase orders, requisitions and disbursements with speed and accuracy.
Receives and dispenses prescription medicine signed off by Pharmacist, packages prescription bottles, measures and counts pills or tablets. Distributes and ships prescriptions accurately.
May add measured drugs or nutrients to intravenous solutions under sterile conditions to prepare intravenous (IV) packs under Pharmacist supervision, when applicable.
Locate and price drugs according to prescription needs. Place pharmaceutical orders and restocks work area and maintains proper storage of medicine in inventory.
Collects payment for medications from patients, properly documents patient fees and posts transactions, and reconciles pharmacy transactions.
Consults with the Pharmacist and refers any questions regarding prescriptions, prescriptive directives, drug information, or health matters to a Pharmacist.
Provides excellent internal/external customer service via telephone, fax or face-to-face contact to assist patients with their pharmaceutical needs.
Delivers prescriptions to patient homes; deliver and /or pick up from Centers and/or outside facilities as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.