CERT PHARMACY TECH II

JPS Health Network - Arlington, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Arlington, TX

5,001-10,000 employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Certified Pharmacy Technician II at JPS Health Network plays a crucial role in supporting pharmacists in the preparation, storage, and distribution of medications and healthcare products. This position requires adherence to the Texas State Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations, ensuring that all activities performed are compliant and safe. The technician will work under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, engaging in various tasks that contribute to the efficient operation of the pharmacy. The role involves accurately preparing and labeling medications, obtaining final checks from pharmacists before dispensing, and tracking prescription orders to ensure correct delivery to patients. Maintaining patient confidentiality is paramount, as is the responsibility for managing inventory levels and communicating when products need to be reordered. The technician will also be involved in cost-effective management of drug supplies, identifying opportunities to minimize waste, and ensuring that medication management processes meet all legal and regulatory requirements. In addition to routine tasks, the Certified Pharmacy Technician II will develop competency through structured work assignments and guidance from experienced staff. The role includes preparing IV medications using aseptic techniques, maintaining unit dose readiness, and performing quality control activities. The technician will also assist in outpatient pharmacy operations, which includes triaging and filling prescriptions, cashier functions, and providing excellent customer service to patients. This position is integral to the pharmacy's mission of delivering high-quality, compassionate care to the community, and it requires a commitment to continuous learning and adherence to best practices in pharmacy operations.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently prepares and labels medications.
• Obtains a final check from the pharmacist before dispensing or delivering medications.
• Tracks prescription orders via pharmacy programs to ensure correct delivery information is provided to patients.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Monitors and ensures adequate inventory is maintained in all areas.
• Communicates when products need to be reordered.
• Manages drug supplies in a cost-effective manner and identifies opportunities to minimize waste.
• Ensures medication management processes meet all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Prepares IVs utilizing aseptic technique under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Assists in maintaining unit dose readiness of bulk products.
• Verifies barcode scan accuracy and makes timely rounds to transport medications and supplies.
• Replenishes stock in the automated dispensing system and specialty medication boxes accurately and timely.
• Performs and documents quality control activities, including monthly medication storage area inspections.
• Assists in triaging and filling prescriptions while maintaining productivity standards.
• Performs cashier functions and processes daily and ad hoc reports.
• Verifies and updates patient demographic, insurance, and prescription information into the computer system.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients directly and via telephone.

Requirements

• Current registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• National certification through National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent (preferred).
• Graduate from a pharmacy technology program (preferred).
• Sterile Compounding Certification accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) (preferred).