Pharmacy Technician - Patient Services Representative

Amerita, Inc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

HSA/FSA

Tuition discounts

401(k)

PTO

Shift differential

DailyPay

Pet Insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Amerita, a specialty infusion company, seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support the preparation, labeling and dispensing of pharmaceuticals. You will assist in inventory, quality assurance and coordination with Pharmacists, Nurses and staff.

The role requires an accredited technician program, active state license, and 1–3 years’ experience in pharmacy settings. Mon-Fri, on-site in Texas with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• IV certification preferred
• Registered Pharmacy Technician license in state of practice
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification as required by the state board of pharmacy
• 1–3 years of related pharmacy experience in home care, retail, or pharmacy setting
• General knowledge of drug terminology and aseptic techniques
• Flexible schedule with on-call evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

• Coordinate referrals and admissions with nurses, customer service and distribution
• Assess patient, drug and disease information to identify drug-related needs
• Escalate to a clinician as needed
• Answer inquiries from patients, families, physicians and healthcare professionals
• Maintain documentation in patient records of clinical activities and communications
• Coordinate IV therapy and home medical equipment orders with Pharmacist
• Assist in coordinating patient care activities with Pharmacists, Nurses, Technicians
• Prepare labels, prescriptions and worksheets and maintain lot numbers and expiration dates
• Generate delivery/pick slips under Pharmacist supervision; pick/pull supplies and equipment
• Communicate inventory information to Pharmacist and document in patient progress notes
• Participate in meetings and quality improvement activities
• Adhere to accreditation, OSHA, FDA and regulatory standards
• Other duties as assigned
• Supervisory Responsibility: No

Skills

IV certification

Pharmacy calculations

Communication skills

Education

Pharmacy technician training program

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

State license as Pharmacy Technician

Job description

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.

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 .