Pharmacy Technician - Patient Services Representative

BrightSpring Health Services; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Tuition discounts

401(k)

PTO

Shift differential

DailyPay

Pet Insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Amerita, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support infusion services and home medical equipment orders. The role involves coordinating referrals, preparing labels and prescriptions, and maintaining drug records under the supervision of a Pharmacist.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of relevant experience, a state licensure, and strong math and communication skills, with a flexible schedule including on-call evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Complete an approved pharmacy technician training program; IV certification preferred.
• Hold a Registered Pharmacy Technician license in the state of practice.
• National Certification as required by the state board of pharmacy.
• 1–3 years of pharmacy experience in home care, retail, or pharmacy setting.
• General knowledge of drug terminology, calculations, and aseptic techniques.
• Flexible schedule with on-call evenings and weekends.
• Ability to read and interpret prescriptions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and facilitates referrals and admissions with nurses and distribution.
• Conducts initial and ongoing assessment of patients and drug information to identify needs.
• Escalates to a clinician when necessary.
• Answers inquiries from patients, families, physicians, and healthcare professionals.
• Maintains documentation in patient records of clinical activities and communications.
• Coordinates preparation of IV therapies and home medical equipment orders with Pharmacist assistance.
• Assists in coordinating patient care activities with Pharmacists and Nurses.
• Prepares labels, prescriptions and worksheets; maintains lot numbers and expiration dates.
• Generates delivery/pick slips under Pharmacist supervision; picks supplies and equipment.
• Obtains supply inventories from patients and documents communications in progress notes.
• Participates in branch meetings and quality improvement activities.
• Adheres to accreditation, OSHA, FDA, state and local regulations for infusion pharmacy and HME.

Skills

Flexible schedule

On-call availability

Math skills

Communication skills

Independence

Education

Pharmacy technician training program

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Job description

Our Company

Amerita

Overview

Prepares technical and clerical tasks associated with the preparation, labeling and dispensing of pharmaceuticals. Plays an integral role in the inventory and quality assurance activities.

Shift: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm

Benefits and perks for You!

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
• Tuition discounts & reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Company Paid Time Off*
• Shift Differential
• DailyPay
• Pet Insurance
• Employee wellness and discount programs

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and facilitates new referrals and admissions through collaboration with nurses, customer service and distribution
• Conducts and documents initial and ongoing assessment of specific patient, drug and disease information to identify real and potential drug-related problems or needs
• Escalates to a clinician as needed
• Answers inquiries from patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals. Escalates to a clinician as needed
• Maintains thorough and appropriate documentation in the customer/patient record of all clinical activities and communication with patients, physicians and other healthcare professionals
• Coordinates and schedules the preparation of IV therapies and home medical equipment orders with the assistance of the Pharmacist
• Helps coordinate patient care activities with Pharmacists, Nurses, other Technicians and Patient Care Coordinators
• Prepares labels, prescriptions and compounding/mixing worksheets and completes and maintains product lot numbers, expiration dates and batch records
• Generates delivery/pick slips under the supervision of the Pharmacist. Picks and pulls supplies and home medical equipment
• Obtains supply inventories from patients/clients and communicates information obtained to the Pharmacist as required and documents all communication in patient progress notes on the pharmacy computer system
• Participates in branch management, department and intra-departmental meetings and quality improvement activities
• Adheres to all accreditation, OSHA, FDA, state, local and federal regulations and standards relevant to infusion pharmacy and home medical equipment
• Other duties as assigned
• Supervisory Responsibility: No

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an approved/accredited pharmacy technician training program; IV certification preferred
• Registered Pharmacy Technician license in state of practice per state regulations
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification as required by the state board of pharmacy in state of practice
• One to three (1-3) years of related pharmacy experience in a home care setting, retail, or pharmacy setting
• General knowledge of drug terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug use and aseptic techniques
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work on-call evenings and weekends on an as-scheduled basis
• Effective mathematical and communication skills required
• Basic pharmacy knowledge of reading and interpreting prescriptions
• Ability to work independently, accurately, and efficiently

**To perform this role will require constant sitting and typing on a keyboard with fingers, and occasional standing, and walking. The physical requirements will be the ability to push/pull and lift/carry 10-30 lbs**

About our Line of Business

Amerita, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a specialty infusion company focused on providing complex pharmaceutical products and clinical services to patients outside of the hospital. Committed to excellent service, our vision is to combine the administrative efficiencies of a large organization with the flexibility, responsiveness, and entrepreneurial spirit of a local provider. For more information, please visit www.ameritaiv.com. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X.