Pharmacy Technician-Retail Pharmacy

Coleman County Medical Center; Junction (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to manage inventory and pharmacy records under the supervision of the Pharmacy Director and PIC. The role focuses on procurement, stock control, invoicing, and periodic inventories while ensuring compliance with state policies.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, national certification, and pharmacy experience. Responsibilities cover processing invoices, maintaining price lists, and confidentiality of patient information, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass the PTCB National Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam and hold current certification.
• Texas State Board of Pharmacy certification exemption as Technician Trainee until exam.
• Two years of Pharmacy Technologist experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control all floor stock and medication inventory; reconcile withdrawals weekly.
• Issue controlled substances to nursing staff and maintain required records.
• Maintain and update computer system database as required.
• Store and rotate inventory; check expiration dates and stock levels.
• Prepare expired medications for return or destruction according to policy.
• Process orders with wholesalers/manufacturers; receive stock and file records.
• Perform monthly nursing unit inspections including fridge/freezer temperatures.
• Maintain pharmacy records per Texas State Board of Pharmacy requirements.

Skills

Pharmacy Technologist Experience

Inventory Management

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

PTCB Certification (National)

Texas State Board exemption (Technician Trainee)

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

SUMMARY: Under the direction and supervision of the Pharmacy Director and Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) in accordance to pharmacy policies and procedures responsible to procure, control and manage the pharmaceutical inventory, monitors and prepares invoices for payment, maintains purchasing records, and takes periodic inventories. Pharmacy Technician does not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a pharmacist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages and controls all floor stock and medication inventory and reconciles withdrawals with the Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) at least every seven (7) days.
• Issue controlled substances and controlled substance records to nursing staff and maintain records as required by law and pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Maintain the computer system data base, as required.
• Assists in maintaining and properly storing adequate inventory of pharmacy items; rotates stock and checks expiration dates.
• Prepares expired medications for return or destruction.
• Processes orders with wholesalers and manufacturers; checks in stock; places stock received on shelves; and keeps records.
• Performs monthly nursing unit inspections, including refrigerator and freezer temperatures.
• Maintains pharmacy records as required by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• Files completed controlled substance invoices and DEA Forms 222.
• Maintains drug "borrow" and "loan" records and arranges for reconciliation and settlement every seven (7) days.
• Maintains confidential patient information.
• Processes invoices and delivers to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Maintain current price lists.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned requested or required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess minimum typing skills and operate a computer keyboard.
• Possess maturity and strong skills in basic mathematics and interpersonal relationships.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds from the floor to waist.
• Visual acuity required for reading orders, medication labels and legible handwriting to document pertinent information.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED
• Taken and passed the Pharmacy Technologist Certification Board's National Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination and have a current certification certificate; or
• Be certified by the State Board of Pharmacy as a Technician Trainee until exam can be taken.
• Been granted an exemption from certification by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy
• 2 years Pharmacy Technologist experience, preferred