Certified/Registered Pharmacy Technician

DESCRIPTION: Performs non-judgmental, 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.

SUPERVISION: Directly supervised by the Pharmacist in Charge and/or Pharmacist on duty.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: May require stooping, bending, lifting, standing, walking, etc.  May require moving up to 25 pounds. Requires the use of office equipment, such as computer terminals, telephone and copiers.

FUNCTIONS 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.
• Assists in pre-packing medications.
• Places inventory orders.
• Process IVR 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.
• Assists in checking all medications going to other clinic sites.
• Answers the telephone and refers all pertinent questions to the pharmacists.
• Enters prescription data into computer system and runs the labels.
• Transmits order to Pfizer Rx Pathways 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 as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate from an accredited high school or GED program.
• One year experience in a pharmaceutical office setting is preferred.
• Certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, Inc.
• Registered with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• Must have a current BLS certificate.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with others and to deal tactfully with professional personnel and patients.
• Knowledge of customer service concepts and practice.
• Ability to handle the public under stressful and difficult situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to operate computer terminal, 12-key calculator and other office machinery (i.e. printer, fax, scanner, etc.).
• Ability to manage tie effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to work flexible hours and ability to travel between locations.