Pharmacy Technician Trainee

CommUnityCare; Elroy (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CommUnityCare seeks a Pharmacy Technician Trainee to support dispensing of medications and ensure accurate data entry and patient communication. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and collaboration with the care team.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, knowledge of medical terms, and familiarity with health-care software. The position requires registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Familiarity with medical/pharmaceutical terminology is required.
• Familiarity with health-care tools and systems (PCs, spreadsheets, word processing, patient records systems, EMR) is required.
• Current Pharmacy Technician Trainee registration with Texas State Board of Pharmacy is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pharmacist in dispensing medications and perform quality control/inventory functions.
• Prepare prescription medications for delivery to patients.
• Enter prescription and patient information into the pharmacy database and verify patient eligibility for pharmacy benefits.
• Communicate with patients regarding prescriptions and provide additional information as needed.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, Joint Commission and CommUnityCare policies.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

In collaboration with patients, families (as defined by the patient) and staff across all disciplines and departments is responsible for providing assistance in dispensing prescription medications to patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to the Pharmacist in dispensing prescription medications including performing quality control/inventory functions.
• Prepare prescription medications for delivery to patients.
• Enter prescription and patient information into pharmacy database and verify patient eligibility for pharmacy benefit.
• Communicate with patients regarding prescriptions and provide other information as needed.
• Ensure all tasks provided and associated with patient care, patient administrative processes and related duties comply with all regulatory and accreditation standards including The Joint Commission and CommUnityCare.
• Standard Operating Procedures and CommUnityCare Policies and Procedures.
• Develop and maintain favorable internal relationships, partnerships with co-workers.
• Interact respectfully and collaboratively with patients and their families, striving to develop favorable relationships with families.
• Collaborate with all members of the care team in providing patient-centered care.
• Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications represent CommUnityCare in a highly professional manner at all times.
• Uphold and ensure compliance and attention to all company policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of the organization.
• Complete all mandatory training and maintain appropriate credentials/licensure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• Demonstrated knowledge of medical/pharmaceutical terms and nomenclature required.
• Demonstrated familiarity with tools, technology, and systems typically found within most health care environments (i.e. personal computer skills, spreadsheets, word processing, patient records systems, EMR systems, etc.) required.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Current Pharmacy Technician Trainee registration with Texas State Board of Pharmacy required.