Pharmacy Technician

KurzSolutions • Lancaster, TX

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Community – Lancaster, Texas Lancaster is a vibrant and growing community where residents enjoy the quaintness of friendly neighborhoods that is only a few minutes from world-class entertainment and activities in Downtown Dallas. The City provides great job opportunities, an award-winning school district, as well as top quality award-winning parks and recreational facilities. Lancaster's vision is to build a united community by exemplifying exceptionalism in the region. You can take in some arts and culture by visiting one of their fine museums or enjoy a relaxing afternoon on their sought-after golf courses; there really is a little bit of everything that you can do in and around Lancaster, Texas! Explore more about Lancaster, Texas right here. About the Facility – Texas Veteran's Affairs Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) The CMOP utilizes a combination of automated and manual procedures to prepare and dispense Over-The-Counter and legend drug prescriptions, controlled substance prescriptions, bulk type prescriptions, and medical/surgical products directly by mail to patients. The nature of services includes the operation and support of automated and manual filling equipment, and the preparation of prescription orders for mail-out dispensing. Facility Address: 2962 S Longhorn Drive, Lancaster, TX 75134

Requirements

• Shall hold a current valid certification by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT).
• Non-certified technicians must have 6 months of experience in a retail pharmacy setting; or be a graduate of an Academic Technician Training Educational Program.
• Must be able to understand how to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate.

Nice To Haves

• Not all pharmacy technicians will be required to be certified or registered; however, certification is highly encouraged as several processes and certain equipment will require certified technicians.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications and maintain related records for patients.
• Prepare, package, label and distribute medication doses prescribed by physician.
• Maintain inventories of drugs and supplies, stocking shelves, rotating stock, and checking expiration date of pharmaceuticals.
• Fill/stock medications in various automated devices and storage locations.
• Operate various types of pharmacy automation, including, but not limited to, Autofill devices; Baker Cells, Kalish cells, A-frames; repackaging equipment; electronic scales.
• Read computer screens, use scanning equipment, select specific drugs/products required to fill an order by name, strength, and National Drug Code (NDC) number.
• Cleans cells and performs first level preventative maintenance which includes cleaning off lights, vacuuming, and making minor adjustments to equipment.
• Understand the precautions required when handling hazardous materials and hazardous waste.

What This Job Offers

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