What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician - Intermediate (Mays Cancer Center) position at UT Health Science Center at San Antonio?
Job Summary:
Under general supervision, responsible for providing a variety of supportive duties related to the packaging, storage, recording, and delivery of pharmaceuticals and related supplies.
Job Duties:
- Prepares intravenous (IV) medication using appropriate aseptic technique under pharmacist supervision.
- Receives and stores incoming supplies, verifies quantities against invoices, and inform supervisors of stock needs, shortages, and expirations.
- Delivers medications and pharmaceutical supplies to patients, nursing stations, and/or clinic areas as needed following safe handling procedures.
- Assists pharmacy staff with maintaining proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
- Assists internal customers by answering simple questions, locating items, or referring to the pharmacist for medication information.
- Completes medication use reports for nurse station crash carts, emergency response kits, and automated medication dispensing machines.
- Follows up with the supervising pharmacist to address restock, expired medication, and discrepancies.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Education:
A high school diploma or GED is required.
Experience:
One (1) year of related experience is required.
Additional Licenses and Certifications:
Certification as CPhT, Certified Pharmacy Technician is required.