Pharmacy Technician I (Inpatient)
Baylor Scott & White Health
Job Title: Pharmacy Technician I (Inpatient)
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
About the Role
Shift: Evenings
Job Summary
The Pharmacy Technician 1, supervised by a Pharmacist, provides pharmacy services, manages inventory, and delivers care as per TSBP regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Performs limited pharmacy services and duties associated with the stocking, preparation, labeling, dispensing, and delivery of medications.
- Assists patients and medical staff with non-judgmental questions under the direct supervision of a pharmacist preceptor.
- Answers incoming phone calls, responding to caller needs or directing them to the appropriate person.
- Communicates promptly with team members regarding low inventory.
- Assists with drug purchasing and inventory control, including ordering and receiving medications and supplies.
- Performs designated tasks concerning pharmacy quality control, management of pharmacy records, inventory control, and preparation of drug orders.
- Enters medication orders from doctors' sheets or prescriptions, filling according to the label and ensuring the correct product, dosage form, and charge quantity are dispensed.
- 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 maintains equipment and work area; sterilizes glassware according to established procedures.
Key Success Factors
- Basic knowledge of Pharmacy Care modalities, terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug use, and aseptic techniques, standards, and equipment.
- Knowledge of procedures and standards for the labeling and dispensing of prescription medications.
- Ability to read, write, and follow instructions and flow chart protocols.
- Ability to sort, check, count, and verify numbers.
- Ability to follow established safety, infection control, environmental, and isolation practices and procedures at all times.
- Excellent social skills to interact effectively with patients and staff.
- General computer skills, including using software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld scanning, and email.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- TSBP regulations
- Automated dispensing machine (ADM)
- Software applications
- Data entry
- Information security
- Electronic medical documentation
- Handheld scanning
Qualifications
- EDUCATION: H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
- EXPERIENCE: Less than 1 Year of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION: Must have one of the following issued by the TX Board of Pharmacy:
- Pharmacy Technician (PHT) license
- Pharmacy Technician (PHT) intern license