Pharmacy Technician
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Prepare and dispense medication orders, read prescriptions, and set up medications by counting stock and placing them in smaller containers for pharmacist verification. Perform daily checks on medicine cabinets, refrigerators, and clinic areas to refill supplies and inspect for shortages or expiration dates. Package bulk drugs into specific containers, operate counting and labeling equipment, and record all prepackage information for final checks. Maintain inventory by receiving supplies, checking receipts, withdrawing outdated drugs, and generating quarterly reports on stock levels and expenditures. Manage electronic health records, update patient databases, prepare medication administration records, and analyze workload statistics using spreadsheet software.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers certification through the American Heart Association
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician
- Ability to pass background check and drug screen
- Current physical and immunizations
- Knowledge of (1) pharmaceutical nomenclature, (2) formulas, strengths, and dosage forms of drugs; (3) pharmaceutical systems of weights and measures; (4) operation and care of a variety of pharmaceutical equipment; (5) receipt, storage, and order of pharmaceuticals, bulk compounding, preparation of sterile solutions, and setting up prescriptions for a final check by a pharmacist
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment
- Ability to utilize telephonic interpreter/translation services to complete assigned duties if not fluent in a language the patient understands
- Ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and flexibility in work requirements
- Ability to communicate proficiently in English (verbal and written) to develop positive rapport with patients, co-workers and other stakeholders
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment
- Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including electronic health records, web-based training and communications
- Knowledge of, and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint
- Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Cultural competency
- Integrity and honesty
- Ability to move unaided over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy patients or equipment
- Must be able to respond to any medical emergency in the facility, via foot, within four minutes and perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling
- Must have the ability to assist sick, injured, or aging detainees or staff exiting the building during an emergency
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred, not required)
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment
- Ability to utilize telephonic interpreter/translation services if not fluent in the patient's language
- Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including electronic health records, web-based training and communications
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