Pharmacy Technician I

CommonSpirit Health; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's St. Joseph Health system in Bryan, TX is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists by processing prescriptions, entering patient data, measuring and labeling medications, and managing inventory in a fast-paced, patient-centered setting.

You will safeguard medication safety, assist patients, handle prescriber communications, and ensure adherence to policies and regulatory requirements while delivering compassionate service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; TX Pharmacy Technician certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology and medication safety.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of a pharmacy technician in accordance with policies related to preparation and distribution of medication.
• Restock medication dispensing cabinets and fill first doses.
• Process medications at patient discharge and transfer.
• Distribute narcotics and assist in discrepancy resolution.
• Deliver patient-specific medications and manage associated documentation.
• Process credits and restock returns.
• Record waste and triage order status via phone.
• Reconcile pharmacy charges with anesthesia and review related records.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

TX Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be a central figure in our pharmacy, providing essential support to pharmacists in dispensing medications, assisting patients, and ensuring smooth daily operations. You will play a vital role in upholding medication safety, patient satisfaction, and efficient workflow.

Every day, you will expertly process prescriptions, meticulously enter patient information, accurately count, pour, and label medications, and manage inventory, ensuring adherence to strict regulations and policies. You will also assist patients, answer questions within your scope, manage prescriber communication, and maintain a clean environment, providing compassionate and efficient service.

To be successful in this role, you will combine a strong understanding of pharmaceutical terminology, exceptional attention to detail, and excellent communication and customer service skills. You will demonstrate a proactive approach, a commitment to accuracy, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment dedicated to delivering safe, patient-centered care.

• Perform all duties of a pharmacy technician in accordance with established policies and procedures related to the preparation and distribution of medication
• Perform duties required to restock medication dispensing cabinets and fill first doses

Perform duties required in processing medications at patient discharge and transfer

Perform duties required for narcotic distribution and assist in discrepancy resolution

Perform duties required for patient specific medication delivery

• Process credits and restock returns
• Record waste
• Answer phone and determine order status; triage calls for appropriate resolution
• Review anesthesiology records and extract pharmacy charges; reconcile controlled substances with anesthesia department
• Job Requirements*Required
• High School Graduate, upon hire or
• High School GED, upon hire and
• Pharmacy Technician: TX, upon hire

Where You’ll Work

St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley since 1936 (Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville (TX)). St. Joseph has a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley.

St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring Primary Care, Express Clinics and Imaging and Diagnostic Services.

Pay Range

$23.60 - $23.60/hour