Full-Time Pharmacy Tech

Surgery Partners • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician works under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist and must be registered with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. The role supports pharmacists in providing medications and other healthcare products to patients by preparing and dispensing medications, maintaining medication and supply inventories, processing pharmacy records and charges, and assisting with medication-related projects. Accuracy and precision in technical and clerical work are essential to patient health and safety. The technician also assists with electronic medical records, medication reconciliation, and identifying patients for pharmacist consultation.

The position serves patients aged 12 and older, including adults and geriatric patients seeking pain or surgical care. The technician is expected to maintain patient, coworker, and facility confidentiality; comply with HIPAA, laws, regulations, and hospital policies; and contribute to teamwork, staff education, quality improvement, and professional development. The work environment is clean, neat, and well lit, with climate control and possible ambient temperature variations. Work may involve irregular or unexpectedly extended hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Registration by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy is mandatory.
• Two to four years of experience in the field or a related area.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, communication, and mathematical skills.
• Knowledge of medication brand and generic names, medical terminology, and calculations.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and accrediting-body healthcare regulations and standards.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to comprehend written and oral instructions.
• Basic computer literacy and fundamental computer skills needed to perform job duties.
• Eligibility for employment in the United States.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA.
• Ability to work under stress and in situations requiring patience, stamina, endurance, and tact.
• Ability to work as a team member, assist others, and perform other duties as requested.
• Ability to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for personal and others’ professional advancement.
• Ability to maintain National Pharmacy Technician Certification and State Pharmacy Technician Registration.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally; visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity are required.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a Pharmacy Technician training program accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).
• Ability to communicate in additional languages.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications and supplies for dispensing, including pre-packing bulk medications.
• Pull and deliver medications to nursing-unit dispensing machines; reconcile discrepancies, remove expired medications, and address equipment issues, contacting outside technical support when needed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and hospital pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Restock operating room, anesthesia, and pain drug trays and maintain legally and procedurally required records.
• Read and interpret physicians’ orders received in the pharmacy and transcribe them into the pharmacy computer medication profile; complete unit-dose documentation, with work verified by a licensed pharmacist.
• Maintain a clean pharmacy area and file papers, records, and reports.
• Perform monthly inspections of the pharmacy, nursing units, crash carts, fluids room, emergency and operating room boxes, anesthesia workroom, and remote stock locations.
• Assist pharmacists in monitoring patient drug therapy for contraindications, interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of drug and dose.
• Perform pharmacy-related functions under a pharmacist’s direction and in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Control and audit narcotics and controlled substances and reconcile usage reports as needed.
• Check for and remove outdated medications and maintain appropriate records.
• Assist pharmacists in gathering data for quality improvement projects.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels, order drugs from wholesale distributors in a timely manner, and monitor drug costs.
• Process pharmacy charges for patient billing in a timely manner.
• Maintain and order pharmacy office supplies while considering cost.
• Liaise with business office personnel regarding pharmacy charge and patient billing issues.
• Attend pharmacy department meetings and other required programs, committees, meetings, and functions.
• Maintain National Pharmacy Technician Certification and State Pharmacy Technician Registration.
• Respect patient-information confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and facility policies.
• Adhere to staffing schedules and attendance policies and cooperate with daily assignments.
• Participate in new-staff orientation, peer evaluations, competency programs, staff meetings, and annual Healthstream education.
• Report in good faith known or suspected violations of laws, regulations, rules, or the SP Code of Conduct.
• Support teamwork, solve problems constructively, set priorities, respond to issues promptly, and follow through on expected results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED