Job Description
Are you ready to elevate your career in healthcare?
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Pharmacy Technician to join our growing team in San Antonio, TX. In this pivotal role, you will be the bridge between our pharmacists and patients, ensuring accurate medication dispensing and exceptional customer service. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about patient safety, we want to meet you.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and certification support.
- A supportive and collaborative team culture.
Responsibilities
- Medication Dispensing: Accurately receive, verify, and dispense prescription medications to patients according to legal and ethical standards.
- Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels, manage pharmacy inventory, and order pharmaceutical supplies to ensure product availability.
- Patient Assistance: Greet patients, answer phone inquiries, and provide basic health education regarding medication usage and side effects.
- Pharmacist Support: Assist the supervising pharmacist with compounding, quality control, and processing insurance claims.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and medication profiles using our state-of-the-art pharmacy software.
- Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to all HIPAA regulations and state pharmacy board guidelines to ensure patient confidentiality and safety.
Qualifications
- Certification: Current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification or state licensure is required.
- Education: High School Diploma or GED required; completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician program is preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in a retail or hospital pharmacy setting.
- Skills: Strong attention to detail and excellent mathematical skills for medication calculation.
- Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with patients and staff.
- Physical Demands: Ability to stand for extended periods and lift boxes weighing up to 25 lbs.