Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

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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

Responsibilities

• Shall 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.
• Must be able to understand the precautions required when handling hazardous materials and hazardous waste.

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. 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.
• Must be able to understand how to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate.

KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market. KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.