Retail Pharmacy Tech II
We do bedside delivery, bedside detailing, and free home delivery for prescription medications. The role requires 2 years of experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask between different duties. Friendly and courteous interactions with patients are essential, and Spanish language skills are a plus. The Pharmacy Technician assists in the technical aspects of medication distribution, performs medication orders from doctors’ order sheets/prescriptions, and participates in the entire pharmacy workflow. Techs do not deliver the prescriptions themselves; a third‑party driver handles everyday deliveries.
Essential Functions
- Enter medication orders from doctors’ order sheets/prescriptions and fill according to label, ensuring correct product, dosage form, and charge quantity per formulary.
- Enter correct billing data, complete and file appropriate paperwork to ensure payment for and delivery of pharmacy supplies, and monitor lost charges.
- Perform advanced insurance adjudication, benefits investigation, and coordination of benefits (Part B, specialty drugs).
- Perform Tech‑Check‑Tech product verification.
- Perform pharmacy services and duties associated with stocking, preparation, labeling, dispensing, and delivery of medications.
- Assist patients and medical staff with non‑judgmental questions under the direct supervision of a pharmacist preceptor; answer simple questions from staff and patients.
- Deliver medication appropriately to patients and deliver delivery carts to floors daily.
- Order supplies daily and coordinate returns for credit when pharmaceuticals have expired.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and fully stocked work environment per established policies and procedures; perform inventory control including stocking, cleaning, and facing prescription and OTC shelves.
- Compound or admix ingredients appropriately for dispensing, cart fill, and sterile preparation under pharmacist supervision.
- Perform IV admixtures using aseptic techniques and in compliance with accepted regulatory standards as required.
Key Success Factors
- General understanding of pharmacy care modalities, terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug use, and aseptic techniques, standards, and equipment.
- Knowledge of procedures and standards for labeling and dispensing prescription medications.
- Ability to read, write, and follow instructions and flow‑chart protocols.
- Ability to sort, check, count, and verify numbers.
- Ability to follow established safety, infection control, environmental, and isolation practices and procedures at all times.
- Interpersonal skills required to interact effectively with patients and staff.
- General computer skills, including use of required software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld scanning, and email.
- Maintain PTCB/NHA certification or possess associated skillset.
Benefits
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Qualifications
- Education: High‑School Diploma/GED Equivalent
- Experience: 1 Year of experience
- Certification/License/Registration: Pharmacy Technician (PHT) license required from the state of Texas
Additional Information
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Full‑time
- Job function: Health Care Provider
- Industries: Hospitals and Health Care