Pharmacy Tech

Position Title- Pharmacy Technician Reports to - Director of Nursing and Supervising Pharmacist/Pharmacy Leadership Position Goals The Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for medication inventory, storage, distribution support, and related documentation for all Patients ER & Hospital locations, working under the direction of nursing leadership and a licensed pharmacist, as applicable. Position Responsibilities The Pharmacy Technician at Patients ER & Hospital will be responsible for: 1. Under the direction of the Nursing Management Team and supervising pharmacist/pharmacy leadership, maintains and provides support services related to medication inventory for all locations. 2. Demonstrates specialized knowledge of medication supply functions through routine inventory, ordering, receiving, stocking, and rotation of medications. 3. Monitors medication par levels and assesses future medication needs across all facilities to support uninterrupted patient care. 4. Travels between and supports all Patients ER & Hospital locations as assigned to complete medication inventory, restocking, audits, and related duties. 5. Inspects medications for expiration dates, integrity, proper labeling, recalls, and storage requirements, and promptly removes or quarantines medications that do not meet requirements. 6. Maintains medications according to manufacturer instructions, facility policy, and applicable temperature, security, and segregation requirements, including refrigerated and controlled medications. 7. Completes and documents medication refrigerator, freezer, and storage-area monitoring as assigned, and promptly reports temperature excursions or other variances. 8. Assists with medication receiving, delivery, transfer, and restocking processes while maintaining required chain-of-custody and inventory documentation. 9. Participates in facility-mandated medication inventories, controlled-substance counts or reconciliation support, and medication storage-area inspections within the technician scope of practice. 10. Maintains accurate and complete documentation of medication inventory, orders, receipts, transfers, shortages, waste, returns, recalls, and expired products. 11. Communicates medication shortages, back orders, discrepancies, recalls, and urgent supply needs to nursing leadership and the supervising pharmacist/pharmacy leadership. 12. Identifies and assists with performance improvement opportunities related to medication availability, storage, security, waste reduction, and regulatory readiness. 13. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by managing time effectively, minimizing medication waste, rotating stock using first-expire, first-out practices, and promoting cost-effective purchasing. 14. Protects medication security and patient safety and maintains confidentiality in accordance with organizational policy and applicable law. 15. Communicates effectively with pharmacists, physicians, nurses, facility leaders, vendors, and other departments to support continuity of patient care across all locations. 16. Does not perform pharmacist-only duties, make clinical decisions, counsel patients, or administer medications unless separately licensed and authorized to do so. 17. Demonstrates reliable attendance, punctuality, travel readiness, and timekeeping practices. 18. Behavior and interactions demonstrate a positive attitude, personal initiative, professionalism, and motivation to achieve organizational goals. 19. Upholds the standards of the organization and practices ethically and with integrity. 20. Performs other duties as assigned within the pharmacy technician scope of practice. Position Requirements The requirements for employment with Patients ER & Hospital are: 1. High school diploma or equivalent required. 2. Current Pharmacy Technician registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy in good standing; must maintain all required renewals and continuing education. 3. One year of hospital, emergency department, retail pharmacy, or medication inventory experience (preferred). 4. Valid driver license, acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation required for travel to all locations. 5. Knowledge of federal and Texas laws, regulations, and facility policies applicable to pharmacy technician practice and medication storage, security, handling, and documentation. 6. Knowledge of controlled-substance security, medication recalls, hazardous medication precautions, cold-chain requirements, and standard precautions. 7. Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize work across multiple facilities. 8. Ability to read and write English and accurately identify medication names, strengths, dosage forms, manufacturers, lot numbers, National Drug Codes, and expiration dates. 9. Basic computer and typing skills, including the ability to use inventory, purchasing, electronic record, and email systems. 10. Ability to communicate discrepancies and safety concerns promptly and professionally and to follow pharmacist and nursing leadership direction. 11. This position may require the use of personal protective equipment during various tasks and activities, including gloves, masks, safety glasses, and other PPE appropriate to the medication or task. (See physical demands below.) Physical Demands Standing, walking, sitting, and twisting Using arm, leg and back muscles for extended periods Lifting and Carrying up to 50 pounds Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs., with assistance Pushing and pulling Potential exposure to hazardous medications or cleaning chemicals Climbing (ascending and descending) Potential for cuts or bruises Bending/ Stooping Working near diagnostic imaging or radiation sources Potential exposure to communicable disease and bloodborne pathogens