Pharmacy Technician

Cantex; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401k with match

Medical, dental, vision & supplemental

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Short-term disability

Life insurance

CEU reimbursement

Job summary

Cantex is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support medication preparation, packaging, and dispensing under a pharmacist's supervision in a long-term care setting.

You will enter prescription data, prepare orders, and manage inventory while upholding regulatory compliance and patient safety. Training will be provided, and teamwork is essential for efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Current Texas certification as a Pharmacy Technician in good standing.
• 1 year of Pharmacy Technician experience preferred.
• IV Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of basic drug terminology, abbreviations, symbols, and pharmaceutical calculations.
• Understanding of measurement systems, medication use, and aseptic techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and timely task completion.

Responsibilities

• Enter prescription and physician order information into pharmacy data processing systems.
• Prepare medication orders by pulling stock, labeling containers, and packaging for dispensing.
• Reconstitute medications and prepare prepackaged medications as required.
• Compound sterile and non-sterile preparations per procedures and regulations.
• Maintain emergency medication kits and pharmaceutical inventory; assist with procurement.
• Assist with inventory counts and pharmaceutical supply stocking activities.
• Support equipment maintenance, cleanliness, and operational readiness.
• Coordinate medication deliveries and workflow scheduling.
• Utilize pharmacy software, automated dispensing systems, imaging software, and MS Office.
• Assist with training new Pharmacy Technicians and externs; support quality audits.
• Promote teamwork, patient safety, and continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Prescription data entry

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

1 year of Pharmacy Technician exp

IV Certification

Pharmacy software familiarity

Basic drug terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Texas Pharmacy Technician Certification

Job description

Overview The Pharmacy Technician assists in the preparation, packaging, compounding, and processing of medications for dispensing under the supervision of a pharmacist and in accordance with state and federal pharmacy regulations. This role supports daily pharmacy operations within a long-term care pharmacy environment by entering prescription data, preparing medication orders, maintaining inventory, and coordinating medication delivery activities. The Pharmacy Technician plays a critical role in medication accuracy, pharmacy workflow efficiency, patient safety, and regulatory compliance while supporting pharmacists, healthcare providers, and pharmacy operations.

Overview The Pharmacy Technician assists in the preparation, packaging, compounding, and processing of medications for dispensing under the supervision of a pharmacist and in accordance with state and federal pharmacy regulations. This role supports daily pharmacy operations within a long-term care pharmacy environment by entering prescription data, preparing medication orders, maintaining inventory, and coordinating medication delivery activities. The Pharmacy Technician plays a critical role in medication accuracy, pharmacy workflow efficiency, patient safety, and regulatory compliance while supporting pharmacists, healthcare providers, and pharmacy operations.

Responsibilities

• Enter prescription and physician order information into pharmacy data processing systems.
• Prepare medication orders by pulling stock medications, labeling prescription containers, and packaging prescriptions for dispensing.
• Reconstitute medications and prepare prepackaged medications as required.
• Compound sterile and non-sterile medication preparations in accordance with pharmacy procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Assemble, stock, audit, and maintain emergency medication kits and pharmaceutical inventory.
• Assist with inventory management, inventory counts, pharmaceutical procurement, and supply stocking activities.
• Support pharmacy equipment maintenance, environmental controls, pharmacy organization, cleanliness, and operational readiness.
• Coordinate medication deliveries, scheduling activities, and medication preparation workflows.
• Utilize pharmacy operating systems, automated dispensing systems, digital imaging software, and Microsoft Office applications to support pharmacy operations.
• Assist with training new Pharmacy Technicians and student externs as assigned and support patient record audits and quality improvement activities.
• Promote teamwork, effective communication, patient safety, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current Texas certification as a Pharmacy Technician in good standing.
• 1 year of Pharmacy Technician experience preferred.
• IV Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of basic drug terminology, pharmaceutical abbreviations, symbols, and pharmaceutical calculations.
• Understanding of systems of measurement, medication use, prescription directions, and aseptic techniques.
• Strong attention to detail with accurate and timely completion of tasks.
• Intermediate computer proficiency and ability to adapt to evolving pharmacy technologies.
• Strong time management, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented pharmacy environment.
• High School diploma or equivalency certificate.

Benefits / EEO

What We Offer You

• Competitive Wages
• 401k with match
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday & Paid Holidays
• Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Tuition & CEU Reimbursement
• Rewards & Recognition Program

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.