Pharmacy Tech

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician II assists in preparing, packaging, delivering, and charging medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The position completes established competencies within the designated introductory period and performs other related duties as assigned. The technician supports medication distribution and preparation, including sterile IV admixtures, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition, while following applicable pharmacy procedures and USP 797/800 standards. The role also supports inventory control, medication-use processes, patient care services, billing, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Accredited training in sterile products preparation.
Pharmacy experience.
Current Texas State Board of Pharmacy Technician License.
Pharmacy Technician Certification, as required by state regulations.
IV Certification.

Nice To Haves

Two years of hospital experience.

Responsibilities

Accurately fill medication orders with the correct strength, dosage form, and quantity in a timely manner.
Ensure medications are checked by a pharmacist before dispensing.
Respond to STAT and routine orders, department requests, and automated dispensing cabinet stock-out bulletins.
Refill emergency crash carts, boxes, and kits accurately and promptly.
Stock automated dispensing cabinets and maintain adequate medication stock levels and proper storage.
Prepackage and label oral medications and extemporaneous preparations.
Prepare IV sterile admixtures and IV products according to IV policies and procedures, including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition consistent with USP 797 and USP 800.
Restock medications in the IV room and follow the IV room cleaning schedule.
Perform medication distribution duties according to pharmacy workflow and delivery schedules.
Interpret medication labels; compound and prepare medications; and maintain transaction records.
Prepare outpatient prescriptions for pharmacist review.
Prepare unit-dose tablets, capsules, and liquids, as well as surgical drugs and specialty drug trays.
Assist pharmacists with dispensing controlled substances to patient care areas and maintain required records.
Maintain pharmacy inventory, including stocking medications and performing inventory and ordering functions.
Report suspected adverse drug reactions and medication occurrences, and recommend process improvements to reduce potential adverse outcomes.
Follow controlled-substance handling processes and report variances to the supervisor or pharmacist-in-charge.
Ensure patient accounts are properly charged and perform daily billing and charge functions, recognizing errors when they arise.
Inspect nursing-unit floor stock and pharmacy stock for security and medication potency, and remove expired medications.
Assist pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care and participate in activities that support the medication-use process.
Maintain the formulary and support cost savings by minimizing non-formulary procurements and using courier services unless immediate patient care requires otherwise.
Assist with report generation and information retrieval.
Interact with nursing staff to facilitate pharmacy services.
Use resources efficiently and effectively, maintain a safe environment, and address patient population-specific needs.
Participate in performance improvement activities.
Comply with state and federal regulations, Joint Commission standards, and Tenet and hospital policies and procedures; notify a pharmacist or supervisor of deviations from standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.