Pharmacy Technician

JVM Solutions; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking a Pharmacy Technician in El Paso, TX. The role focuses on ensuring safe and effective pharmaceutical care, processing prescriptions, and maintaining inventory levels. Ideal candidates will have formal training and relevant experience. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a full-time Pharmacy Technician within the last 3 years.
• BLS Certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Process orders for prescriptions and verify accuracy.
• Provide instruction to patients on medication use.
• Conduct inspections of medication storage areas.

Skills

Accuracy

Detail-oriented

Patient Communication

Education

Graduate from a formal pharmacy technician program accredited by ASHP

Job description

Job Purpose

JVM Solutions is hiring Pharmacy Technicians to support a Processing Center in El Paso, TX. This role ensures that Members receive safe, effective, and appropriate pharmaceutical care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive and process orders for prescriptions. Screen orders and prescriptions for accuracy, appropriateness, and conformity to laws and regulations.
• Receive and review prescriptions for pharmaceuticals. Determine type of substance, strength, dosage, and quantity to be dispensed in accordance with accepted practice and pharmacy standing operating procedures (SOPs). Coordinate with CP and Pharmacist to clarify issues or problems with dosing, interactions, or instructions.
• Obtain the pharmaceutical, prepare package labels, visually inspect the medication in the bottle to be dispensed, and verify the appropriate medication. Check the printed label affixed to the container against the original prescription for correctness.
• Provide instruction to patients on proper use of medications, referring questions requiring professional knowledge and experience to a registered Pharmacist.
• Review stock levels to ensure appropriate number of pharmaceuticals are on hand. Complete the inventorying, receiving, and stocking of shelves for pharmaceuticals. Prepare replenishment orders, receive incoming stock, check for discrepancies, and rotate stocks/supplies as necessary. Coordinate stock level changes as determined by unusual increases or decreases in demand and seasonal requirements. Call attention to short expiration dates and unusual appearance of items.
• Conduct medication storage areas inspections. Assist in educating staff on the proper storage, access, and security of pharmaceuticals.
• Maintain security and limited access of all pharmaceuticals. Participate in collection and review of quality assurance data.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a formal pharmacy technician program accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) or a formal pharmacy technician program (i.e., technical, hospital, or retail-based program) or a formal medical services training program of the United States Military
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a full-time Pharmacy Technician within the last 3 years.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association, maintained in current status.

Other Requirements

• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Johnson Venture Management Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.