Pharmacy Technician (FT)

Citizens Medical Center; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off

Employer paid life insurance

Job summary

Citizens Medical Center in Victoria, Texas is seeking a qualified Pharmacy Technician to assist in the distribution of medications. The role requires supporting the pharmacist with both inpatient and outpatient services, managing medications, and maintaining standards of care.

The ideal candidate will have high school education or equivalent, a Texas State certification, and preferably 2 years of hospital pharmacy experience. The position includes excellent benefits like disability plans and retirement options.

Qualifications

• High school education required; college degree preferred.
• 2 years of hospital pharmacy experience is a plus.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician, must be registered with Texas State.

Responsibilities

• Support the pharmacist in inpatient and outpatient medication distribution.
• Repackaging, labeling, and compounding pharmaceuticals.
• Perform billing procedures for outpatient prescriptions.

Skills

Pharmaceutical knowledge

Aseptic technique

Medication inventory management

Customer service

Education

High school education or equivalent

College education/degree

Tools

Pharmacy management software

Aseptic compounding equipment

Job description

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 338‑bed acute care hospital with over 1,000 dedicated employees.

Citizens offers a generous benefit package that includes retirement plans upon hire, and an excellent medical plan with optional insurance plans to choose from.

The primary purpose of the Pharmacy Technician is to support the Pharmacist in the inpatient and outpatient distribution of medications.

Job Specific

1. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge and understanding of the duties and responsibilities of a pharmacy technician and include but are not limited to: (EF)
   • Repackaging, labeling, compounding, handling and storing pharmaceuticals
   • Processing charges for medications
   • Using and maintaining equipment and facilities
   • Restocking floor‑stock, crash carts and many types of specialty trays
   • Documenting controlled substance distribution
   • Controlling medication inventory and utilization of departmental resources
   • Prepares sterile admixtures using current USP 797 standards and CMC pharmacy policies
2. Uses appropriate pharmaceutical‑medical terms, abbreviations, and symbols common to the prescribing, dispensing, and charting of medications in the institution. (EF)
3. Maintains a working knowledge of the general chemical and physical properties of drugs handled in the pharmacy department. This includes, but is not limited to, identifying medications that are light sensitive, requires refrigeration, or are caustic or poisonous. Is able to use reference books or website references for stability information as well as material safety data information. (EF)
4. Carries out the calculations required for the usual dosage determinations and solution preparation. (EF)
5. Performs aseptic compounding of parenteral admixtures and other sterile dosage forms. This includes the practice of aseptic technique, proper procedures for preparing all types of parenteral admixtures (may include chemotherapy or other specialty solutions), preparation of the label and any control records, their proper technique for visual inspection of parenteral solutions, and the documentation of quality control. (EF)
6. Participates in the training and/or orientation of new pharmacy employees. (EF)
7. Fills Pyxis and performs all aspects of Pyxis function. Performs Pyxis Quality Assurance as needed. (EF)
8. Performs monthly Medication Area Inspections of all areas of the hospital and its system as assigned. (EF)
9. Participates in the hospital’s safety, quality management and infection control programs. (EF)
10. Performs billing procedures as required. Files patient records and other required paperwork as assigned. (EF)
11. Performs general housekeeping duties in the pharmacy that includes counter cleaning, shelf dusting, cleaning of all compounding surfaces, cleaning of refrigerators and keeping all work areas clean. (EF)
12. Answers telephone and takes appropriate action. (EF)
13. Performs cash or other currency transactions for outpatient prescriptions. (EF)

Hospital

• Adheres to organization‑wide and other applicable policies and procedures.
• Day‑to‑day performance complies with the hospital’s Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations.
• Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital’s Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines.
• Performs within the professional Scope of Practice at all times.

Other Duties As Assigned

• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Required

High school education or equivalent

Preferred

College education/degree

2 Year’s Hospital Pharmacy Experience

Licensure / Certification Requirements

• Certified Pharmacy Technician, Texas State Board of Pharmacy Registered; must be obtained within 180 days of hire.
• Sterile Products Training Certificate

Benefit Offerings

Health

• STD, LTD Disability
• Supplemental Life, AD&D
• Flexible Spending (FSA)
• Employer paid life insurance

Retirement/Investment

• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Paid Time Off & Sick leave
• Bereavement leave, Jury Duty/Witness Service
• Hospital‑paid & administered annual immunizations

Citizens Medical Center is guided by its Mission – “to provide quality medical services at a reasonable cost to the citizens of the region.”

Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who display respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers, and who consistently uphold the organization’s commitment to providing outstanding outcomes and an excellent experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.