Pharmacy Technician I: Medication Prep & Patient Delivery

CommuniCare Health Center Careers; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

CommuniCare Health Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to assist the Pharmacist in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining inventory and records in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Duties include handling prescriptions, packaging, and patient service under Pharmacist supervision.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, Texas State Board of Pharmacy Certification, and at least 1 year of experience as a pharmacy technician.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Licensed / Certified with Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) required
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state pharmacy laws
• Minimum of one year experience as a pharmacy technician
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to drive and maintain a valid driver's license and clear driving record
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
• Scheduled hours and location are subject to change

Responsibilities

• Greets and receives customers and provides assistance in locating pharmacy items.
• Explains and clarifies prescriptions and responds to queries.
• Demonstrates competency with the pharmacy software; records prescriptions, purchase orders, requisitions and disbursements with speed and accuracy.
• Receives and dispenses prescription medicine signed off by Pharmacist, packages prescription bottles, measures and counts pills or tablets.
• Distributes and ships prescriptions accurately.
• May add measured drugs or nutrients to intravenous solutions under sterile conditions to prepare IV packs under Pharmacist supervision, when applicable.
• Locate and price drugs according to prescription needs. Place pharmaceutical orders and restocks work area and maintains proper storage of medicine in inventory.
• Collects payment for medications from patients, properly documents patient fees and posts transactions, and reconciles pharmacy transactions.
• Consults with the Pharmacist and refers any questions regarding prescriptions, prescriptive directives, drug information, or health matters to a Pharmacist.
• Provides excellent internal/external customer service via telephone, fax or face-to-face contact to assist patients with their pharmaceutical needs.
• Delivers prescriptions to patient homes; deliver and pick up from Centers and/or outside facilities as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School/GED

High School/GED or better in General Business

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

CommuniCare Health Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to assist the Pharmacist in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining inventory and records in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Duties include handling prescriptions, packaging, and patient service under Pharmacist supervision.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, Texas State Board of Pharmacy Certification, and at least 1 year of experience as a pharmacy technician.