Pharmacy Technician Non Compounding

HCA•San Antonio, TX

43d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Pharmacy Technician Non-Compounding you will perform duties under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and assist in the processing, preparation, and dispensing of patient medication orders according to professional standards and practices.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent education.
Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).
National Certification (CPhT) with Current active Registered Pharmacy Technician by the Texas State Board Pharmacy or Intern Certification with the Texas Board of Pharmacy

Nice To Haves

Hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately fill medication orders in the pharmacy
Process medication returns and restock to the pharmacy
Accurately package and prepare medications for dispensing as assigned
Accurately transport medications and other pharmacy supplies in a timely manner to appropriate areas while maintaining proper storage and security of medications throughout the organization
Perform daily ADC routines as assigned (i.e. restock, outdates, discrepancy resolution, loading and unloading, etc.)
Replenish ADCs, emergency cart trays and floor stock accurately and in a timely manner
Provide basic technical support for automated dispensing machines and other pharmacy computer systems
Perform all necessary functions on the pharmacy computer system which may include: patient profile inquiry, debit/credit medications, pharmacy reports/fill lists, print labels, and billing inquiry
Accurately perform routine manufacturing and prepackaging maintaining accurate and complete record logs
Ensure that a pharmacist checks all work
Perform receiving and check in of medication/supply orders
Appropriately and timely notify the pharmacy inventory manager of products that need to be reordered, shortages, overages and damaged product
Assist in management of drug supplies in a cost effective manner and identify opportunities to minimize waste
Identify critical issues, prioritize workload and communicate to appropriate personnel any issues in a timely manner
Interact in person and by phone with hospital personnel in a polite and respectful manner
Perform unit/area inspections as well as expiration date checking when scheduled and submit appropriate documentation when completed
Prepare all work records needed for the day including prepacking batch logs, census reports, outdate reports and unload reports
Comply with ongoing process to monitor outdates as per department procedures

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.