Pharmacy Technician

Role Overview

• Understand and adhere to the National EMR Policies and Procedures Manual, Uniform Handbook, and Operations Manual.
• Foster a culture that encourages team members to work safely, identify potential hazards, and report safety concerns immediately to their direct chain of command.
• Maintain active status within the agency’s platforms, including learning management systems to complete training that may be directed toward self-improvement, mission-specifics, or Just-In-Time (JIT) training.
• Execute assigned pharmacy services for the service population as prescribed by an advanced practice provider or physician and apply best practice guidelines to include but not limited to medication inventory, storage, distribution, and documentation.
• Communicate effectively with health care providers regarding care for service population and be a liaison between pharmacy and medical staff.
• Maintain adequate inventory of all medications/supplies, ensure medications/supplies are within date and properly stored.
• Dispose of all unused and expired medications properly according to established protocols.
• Maintain electronic/paper medical health care records as determined by event/deployment.
• Develop and maintain an accurate medication administration record (MAR) for each client.
• Assist in daily MAR audits, ensuring proper documentation. Reporting all medication errors utilizing chain of command.
• Compile daily medical lists and distribute to all designated staff.
• Maintain first aid kits per licensing standards, if applicable.
• Assist in medication intake/discharge process in collaboration with other medical staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Possess a nationally accredited (PTCB or ExCPT) Pharmacy Technician certification.
• Must hold current certification and be eligible to work Nationwide.
• Minimum 3 years CPhT experience in either hospital or community pharmacy required.
• Understand and adhere to the National EMR Policies and Procedures Manual, Uniform Handbook, and Operations Manual.
• Know and recognize the signs of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and sexually provocative behavior when observing colleagues and clients and implement professional response, reporting, and documenting procedures.
• Maintain active status within the agency’s web-based learning management system to complete training that may be directed toward self-improvement, mission-specifics, or Just-In-time (JIT).
• Maintain and produce (when needed) all required professional certifications, licensures, memberships, military discharge, and/or Honorable Discharge upon request.
• Maintain ability to pass a clear NCIC, CAN background check to be eligible for specific deployments, if/when required.
• Provide proof of valid driver’s license and driving record in good standing with no restrictions (subject to review annually).

Benefits

• Registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy is preferred and may be required for some deployments.