Performs technical tasks in the pharmacy such as generating reports, maintaining pharmacy inventory, assisting pharmacist as necessary. As per the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, pharmacy technicians/trainees that have undergone proper training and are under the direct supervision of a pharmacist may perform the duties listed. The pharmacist verifies the accuracy of any duty performed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in receiving and unpacking orders, checks against invoices sent by manufacturer, prices medications accordingly and maintains good stock flow from stock room.

• Keeps records of all prescriptions filled; files prescriptions.

• Assists the pharmacist with the counting and pouring of medications and labels medication container.

• Obtains counseling information from computer and attaches it to the prescription.

• Places inventory orders.

• Maintains cleanliness within the pharmacy and cleans utensils and equipment used.

• Runs daily and monthly reports.

• Assists in keeping stock free of expired medications.

• Answers the telephone and refers all pertinent questions to the pharmacists.

• Enters prescription data into computer system and runs the labels.

• Transmits orders for replenishment.

• Assists in maintaining inventory levels in stock room by entering invoices of medicine ordered.

• Assists in taking yearly and monthly inventory of medications on hand and prepares reports as necessary.

• Retrieves bags not picked up after 10 working days for Return to Stock Processing.

• Receives refill authorization requests sends refill requests.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required

• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing

• Must possess strong customer service skills and professionalism

• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize work effectively

• Ability to handle the public under stressful and difficult situations.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

• Ability to operate computer terminal and office software/machinery

Preferred

• Bilingual (English and Spanish) and able to provide services in Spanish, both verbal and written.

Credentials and Experience:

Required

• Grade/Education Level: 12/High school diploma or equivalent

• If not already registered with Texas Board of Pharmacy, must pass background check and complete exam within 2 years of hire date.

Preferred

• One year experience in a pharmaceutical office setting

• Certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

• Registered with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy

Supplementary Information

The employee must be able to lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Requires sitting, bending, stooping, walking and stretching for extensive periods of time. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. Requires range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to work with a moderate noise level in the work environment is required.

The above information is intended to describe the most important aspects of the job. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required in order to perform the work. The health center reserves the right to revise or changed job duties and responsibilities as the business need arises. Additionally, this job description is not intended as an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and the Center continues to maintain its status as an at-will employer. If the essential functions of this position cannot be performed in a satisfactory manner by the employee, reasonable accommodations may be made.