Full-Time Pharmacy Tech

South Texas Spine Hospital • 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 inventory, assisting with medication-related projects, and contributing to safe, accurate pharmacy operations. Work requires precision in technical and clerical duties and an understanding of common prescription and nonprescription medications, their uses, and side effects.

The Pharmacy Technician maintains patient, coworker, and facility confidentiality; follows HIPAA requirements and applicable laws and hospital policies; and reports suspected violations in good faith. The role requires professionalism, accountability, teamwork, sound prioritization, timely follow-through, and the ability to work effectively under stress. The position serves patients aged 12 and older, including adults and geriatric patients seeking pain or surgical intervention.

Work is described as light demand and involves walking, standing, and sitting most of the time. The employee may occasionally lift up to 40 pounds. Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity are essential. The work area is clean, neat, and well lit; climate control and ambient temperature variances may occur. Hours may be irregular or unexpectedly extended as required by the job. The role is classified as OSHA Job Category III, with tasks not entailing predictable or unpredictable exposure to blood or other body fluids subject to universal precautions.

Requirements

• Eligibility for employment in the United States.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• Two to four years of experience in the field or a related area.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, communication, and mathematical skills.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field, including medication brand and generic names, medical terminology, and calculations.
• 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 for essential job duties.
• Ability to maintain National Pharmacy Technician Certification and State Pharmacy Technician Registration.
• Ability to work under stress and demonstrate patience, stamina, endurance, tact, professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and timely follow-through.

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 dispensing-machine equipment issues, contacting outside technical support as needed.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and hospital pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Restock operating room, anesthesia, and pain drug trays and maintain required records.
• Read and interpret physicians' orders received in the pharmacy and transcribe them into the pharmacy computer medication profile; work is verified by a licensed pharmacist.
• Maintain a clean pharmacy area and file papers, records, and reports.
• Perform monthly inspections of nursing units and designated locations, including the pharmacy, crash carts, fluids room, emergency and operating room boxes, anesthesia workroom, and remote stock locations.
• Assist pharmacists in monitoring patient drug regimens for contraindications, drug interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of the 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.
• Routinely identify 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 with attention to cost.
• Serve as a liaison between the pharmacy and business office regarding pharmacy charges and patient-billing issues.
• Comply with hospital philosophy and mission standards and respect the confidentiality of patient information.
• Follow staffing schedules and attendance policies and cooperate with daily assignments.
• Participate as a team member, help orient new staff, contribute to peer evaluations and facility morale, and teach others as appropriate.
• Solve problems promptly and constructively, participate in competency programs, and complete annual HealthStream requirements in a timely manner.
• Attend department and facility staff meetings and other required pharmacy meetings, programs, committees, and functions.
• Maintain National Pharmacy Technician Certification and State Pharmacy Technician Registration.
• Report in good faith known or suspected activity that appears to violate laws, rules, regulations, or the SP Code of Conduct.
• Participate in goal-setting and educational activities for personal and others' professional advancement.

What This Job Offers

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