JOB SUMMARY

The Pharmacy Technician 1, under the supervision and direction of a Pharmacist, provides pharmacy services, manages inventory and delivers pharmaceutical care as assigned and in agreement with Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) regulations.

Performs limited pharmacy services and duties associated with the stocking, preparation, labeling, dispensing and delivery of medications.
Helps patients and medical staff with nonjudgmental questions under the direct supervision of a pharmacist preceptor.
Answers incoming phone calls and responds to the needs of the caller and/or directs them to the appropriate person for service.
Communicates promptly with all appropriate team members when inventory levels are low and helps with drug purchasing and inventory control in an appropriate approach (ex. ordering and receiving of medications and supplies).
Performs designated tasks concerning pharmacy quality control, management of pharmacy records, inventory control and preparation of order for drugs.
Enters medication orders from doctors’ order sheets/prescriptions and fills according to label, ensuring that the correct product is dispensed and that the dosage form and charge quantity are in agreement with formulary; enters correct billing data and is accountable for medication charges and credits.
Resolves discrepancies, troubleshoots and runs reports from the automated dispensing machine (ADM).
Cleans and helps maintain equipment and work area; sterilizes glassware according to established procedures.