Certified Pharmacy Technician - Main Campus - Outpatient

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

JPS Health Network seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician I-IV to assist pharmacists with medication management, ensuring compliance with Texas pharmacy regulations. Key duties include accurate preparation of medications, tracking orders, maintaining inventory, and delivering exceptional customer service.

Required qualifications include current Texas State Board registration and national certification. The position is full-time based in Fort Worth, Texas, offering hourly compensation and a day shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy required.
• National certification through NHA or PTCB necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and label medications accurately and efficiently.
• Track prescription orders and ensure correct delivery.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Monitor inventory levels and reorder when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Medication preparation and labeling

Inventory management

Customer service

Aseptic technique

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate from pharmacy technology program

Sterile Compounding Certification

Job description

Job Summary

The Certified Pharmacy Technician I‑IV assists the pharmacist(s) in storing, preparing, distributing, reconciling, and charging all medications and other healthcare products to the appropriate areas serviced by the pharmacy. The Technician works under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist and will only perform activities that are in compliance with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities

• Accurately and efficiently prepares and labels medications, obtaining a final check from the pharmacist before dispensing/delivering a medication or releasing any compounded medication.
• Tracks prescription orders via pharmacy programs to ensure correct delivery information is given to patients.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Monitors and ensures adequate inventory is maintained in all areas.
• Communicates when products need to be reordered; manages drug supplies in a cost‑effective manner and identifies opportunities to minimize waste.
• Ensures medication management processes meet all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Performs routine tasks using existing policies and has conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within a discipline, typically acquired through technical training.
• Develops competency by performing structured work assignments and receiving instruction, guidance, and direction from others; continues to build knowledge of the organization and pharmacy processes.
• Performs a range of straightforward assignments related to the discipline, uses prescribed guidelines and policies to analyze and resolve problems and receives a moderate level of guidance and direction.
• Assists in triaging and filling prescriptions while maintaining productivity standards.
• Performs cashier functions and processing daily and ad hoc reports.
• Verifies and updates patient demographic, insurance, and prescription information into the computer system.
• Assists patients by providing excellent customer service directly and via the telephone.
• Uses associated hardware and software to complete pharmaceutical transactions and associated duties.

Inpatient and Oncology Pharmacy

• Accurately prepares IVs utilizing the aseptic technique, under the supervision of a pharmacist, in accordance with USP Guidelines and Texas State Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations.
• Assists in maintaining unit dose readiness of bulk products. Verifies barcode scan accuracy.
• Makes timely rounds and accurately and safely transports medications and other pharmacy supplies to assigned areas.
• Replenishes stock in the automated dispensing system, crash cart trays, and specialty medication boxes accurately and timely.
• Performs and documents quality control activities, including monthly medication storage area inspections, and completes information on all required log sheets.
• Performs daily ADS routines (outdates, discrepancy resolution, loading/unloading, etc.) and troubleshoots all ADS issues (pocket/drawer failures, temperatures out of range, interface issues, etc.).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Current registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• National certification through National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Graduate from a pharmacy technology program.
• Sterile Compounding Certification accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).

Job Details

• Requisition Number: 45308
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Division: CLINICAL/PROF SERVICES - RX
• Compensation Type: Hourly
• Job Category: Pharmacy Support
• Location: John Peter Smith Hospital
• Shift Worked: Day

Location Address:
1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States