Pharmacy Technician I FT and PRN

UMC Health System; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UMC Health System seeks a Pharmacy Technician I to assist pharmacists and staff in delivering quality patient care through accurate medication distribution. The role involves processing orders, delivering medications, and maintaining logs on a busy hospital campus.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Texas Board. The position requires concentration, clear communication, and basic medical terminology knowledge.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Texas Board of Pharmacy is required.

Responsibilities

• Process medication orders and dispense medications.
• Deliver drugs to assigned units.
• Maintain daily pharmacy logs.
• Assist in inventory control and answer phones.
• Support Pharmacy Compliance duties.

Skills

Concentration

Accuracy

Communication

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

TX Pharmacy Tech Registration

Job description

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Technician I assists the Pharmacist and other hospital staff in providing quality care to patients by applying knowledge and training of medication distribution.

Job Specific Responsibilities

• Accurately process medication orders and requests, gather and dispense medications
• Deliver drugs to assigned units
• Maintain daily pharmacy logs
• Assist in inventory control, answer phones, and other assigned duties by the Pharmacist and/or Pharmacy Supervisor
• All other assigned duties related to Pharmacy Compliance

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED

Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations

• Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the State of Texas Board of Pharmacy

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated combination of training and experience that requires concentration, accuracy, and discipline
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships

Daily interaction with other staff within the Pharmacy department. Frequent contact with department nurses and leaders required for quality patient care

Physical Capabilities

Work is of light demand; involves lots of walking on the health center campus. Must possess near visual acuity to read documents and computer records. Ability to lift up to 10pounds.

Environmental/Working Conditions

This position is subject to inside environmental changes that may include constant change in temperatures. Hours of duty may be irregular to accommodate departmental requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.