Certified Pharmacy Technician I

Medical Center Health System; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Health System in Odessa, TX seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support the Pharmacist in the safe, accurate and timely dispensing of medications and the maintenance of pharmacy inventory, ensuring high quality patient care.

The position emphasizes strong multi‑tasking, customer service and communication skills, plus the ability to prioritize tasks. Current registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician is required.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician.
• Strong multi-tasking, basic computer skills and good customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and perform accurate dosing calculations.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pharmacist in the safe, accurate and timely dispensing of medications.
• Maintain pharmacy inventory to ensure availability and proper stock levels.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Prioritization

Mathematical calculations

Stand/walk for long periods

Education

Texas State Board of Pharmacy registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Position Summary

The Pharmacy Technician provides exceptional care of patients by assisting the Pharmacist in the safe, accurate and timely dispensing of medications and the maintenance of pharmacy inventory.

Position Summary

The Pharmacy Technician provides exceptional care of patients by assisting the Pharmacist in the safe, accurate and timely dispensing of medications and the maintenance of pharmacy inventory.

Qualifications

• Education:
• Current registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician.

B. Job Knowledge

• Strong multi-tasking, basic computer skills, good customer service and communication skills needed.
• Ability to prioritize work to meet customer needs.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations to perform accurate dosing
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time.
• Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
• The following physical activities are spent during a major portion of the day

and it is a must that a person is in physical condition in order to accomplish given tasks:
Activity
Percentages of Time
Less than 33%
Less than 66%
Over 66%
Stand
X
Walk
X
Sit
X
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
X
Reach with hands and arms
X
Climb or balance
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
X

• The job requires that certain amounts of weight be lifted, or force be exerted as noted in the following chart.

Activity
Percentages of Time
Less than 33%
Less than 66%
Over 66%
Up to 10 pounds
X
Up to 25 pounds
X
Up to 50 pounds
X
Up to 100 pounds
X
More than 100 pounds
X

• Potential exposure to hazardous, toxic substances, and sticks by needles or other sharp items.

Percentages of Exposure
Less than 33%
Less than 66%
Over 66%
Carcinogenic (Cancer Causing)
X
Allergenic (Allergy Causing)
X