Pharmacy Tech Trainee

Medical Center Hospital; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is hiring a Pharmacy Technician Trainee in Odessa, Texas, to assist the Pharmacist with daily operations in the Pharmacy department. Responsibilities include the packaging and distribution of medications and ensuring patient care quality. Candidates must be registered with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and obtain their Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification within 12 months.

The role requires strong multi-tasking abilities, good customer service skills, and the capacity to prioritize tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee.
• Must pass the certified pharmacy technician exam within 6 months.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pharmacist with packaging, procurement, and distribution of drugs.
• Guarantee quality patient care to all customers.

Skills

Strong multi-tasking

Basic computer skills

Good customer service skills

Good communication skills

Education

Current registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy

Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Assist the Pharmacist and carry out authorized technical functions on a daily routine of the Pharmacy department involving the packaging, procurement, and distribution of all drugs guaranteeing quality patient care.

Education and Certification

1. Current registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee.
2. Register for the certified pharmacy technician exam within 6 months from the start of employment.
3. Must obtain Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy within 12 months of hire. Failure to obtain Certified Pharmacy Technician status within 12 months may result in termination from position.

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.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Stand – performed: less than 33% of time, less than 66% of time, over 66% of time.
• Walk – performed: less than 33% of time, less than 66% of time, over 66% of time.
• Sit – performed: less than 33% of time, less than 66% of time, over 66% of time.
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel – performed: less than 33% of time, less than 66% of time, over 66% of time.
• Reach with hands and arms – performed: less than 33% of time, less than 66% of time, over 66% of time.
• Climb or balance – performed: less than 33% of time, less than 66% of time, over 66% of time.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl – performed: less than 33% of time, less than 66% of time, over 66% of time.

Weight Lifting:

• Up to 10 pounds – performed: less than 33% of time, less than 66% of time, over 66% of time.
• Up to 25 pounds – performed: less than 33% of time, less than 66% of time, over 66% of time.
• Up to 50 pounds – performed: less than 33% of time, less than 66% of time, over 66% of time.
• Up to 100 pounds – performed: less than 33% of time, less than 66% of time, over 66% of time.
• More than 100 pounds – performed: less than 33% of time, less than 66% of time, over 66% of time.

Exposure to hazardous substances:

• Carcinogenic (Cancer Causing) – exposure: less than 33% of time, less than 66% of time, over 66% of time.
• Allergenic (Allergy Causing) – exposure: less than 33% of time, less than 66% of time, over 66% of time.