Pharmacy Technician I (Inpatient)

Pharmacy Technician 1

The Pharmacy Technician 1, supervised by a Pharmacist, provides pharmacy services, manages inventory, and delivers care as per TSBP regulations.

Essential Functions of the Role:

• Performs limited pharmacy services and duties associated with the stocking, preparation, labeling, dispensing and delivery of medications.
• Helps patients and medical staff with nonjudgmental questions under the direct supervision of a pharmacist preceptor.
• Answers incoming phone calls. Responds to the caller's needs or directs them to the right person for service.
• Communicates promptly with team members when inventory is low. Helps with drug purchasing and inventory control, like ordering and receiving medications and supplies.
• Performs designated tasks concerning pharmacy quality control, management of pharmacy records, inventory control and preparation of order for drugs.
• Enter medication orders from doctors' sheets or prescriptions. Fill according to the label, ensuring the correct product is dispensed. Ensure the dosage form and charge quantity match the formulary. Enter correct billing data and be accountable for medication charges and credits.
• Resolves discrepancies, troubleshoots and runs reports from the automated dispensing machine (ADM).
• Cleans and helps maintain equipment and work area; sterilizes glassware according to established procedures.

Key Success Factors:

• Basic knowledge of Pharmacy Care modalities, terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, terminology, drug use and aseptic techniques, standards and equipment.
• Knowledge of procedures and standards for the labeling and dispensing of prescription medications.
• Must be able to read, write and follow instructions and flow chart protocols.
• Ability to sort, check, count and verify numbers.
• Ability to follow established safety, infection control, environmental and isolation practices and procedures at all times.
• Excellent social skills required to interact effectively with patients and staff.
• General computer skills include using software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld scanning, and email.

Belonging Statement:

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications:

• Education - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• Experience - Less than 1 Year of Experience
• Certification/License/Registration - Pharmacy Technician (PHT), Pharmacy Intern (RPH-INT): Must have one of the following issued by the TX Board of Pharmacy: Pharmacy Tech (PHT) license Pharmacy Tech (PHT) intern license.