CHCP Pharmacy Technician New Grad

HCA Healthcare•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Methodist Healthcare is seeking College of Healthcare Professions Pharmacy Technician graduates to begin their careers at one of its eight facilities. Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician Non-Compounding assists with processing, preparing, and dispensing patient medication orders in accordance with professional standards and practices. The role includes filling and packaging medications, handling returns and restocking, transporting medications and supplies, supporting automated dispensing machines and pharmacy computer systems, and maintaining accurate records. The technician also helps manage inventory, monitor expiration dates, complete inspections, and communicate issues to appropriate personnel. A pharmacist checks all work.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education.
National certification (CPhT) and current active registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, or Intern Certification with the Texas Board of Pharmacy.
Complete initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by the service line, facility, and department or unit, specific to the needs of the patient population served when applicable.

Nice To Haves

Hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately fill medication orders in the pharmacy.
Process medication returns and restock them to the pharmacy.
Package and prepare medications for dispensing as assigned.
Transport medications and pharmacy supplies promptly to the appropriate areas while maintaining proper storage and security.
Perform assigned automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) routines, including restocking, checking outdates, resolving discrepancies, and loading and unloading.
Replenish ADCs, emergency cart trays, and floor stock accurately and promptly.
Provide basic technical support for automated dispensing machines and other pharmacy computer systems.
Perform pharmacy computer system functions, which may include patient profile inquiries, medication debits and credits, pharmacy reports and fill lists, label printing, and billing inquiries.
Perform routine manufacturing and prepackaging and maintain complete, accurate record logs.
Ensure a pharmacist checks all work.
Receive and check in medication and supply orders.
Notify the pharmacy inventory manager promptly about products needing reorder, shortages, overages, and damaged products.
Assist with cost-effective drug supply management and identify opportunities to minimize waste.
Identify critical issues, prioritize workload, and communicate issues promptly to appropriate personnel.
Interact politely and respectfully in person and by phone with hospital personnel.
Perform scheduled unit or area inspections and expiration-date checks, and submit required documentation.
Prepare daily work records, including prepacking batch logs, census reports, outdate reports, and unload reports.
Monitor outdates in accordance with department procedures.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.