Assists pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory and supplies, receiving, sorting, and stocking medications and supplies. Bills and credits medications to patients.

• Prepares IV mixtures according to established procedures.
• Picks up orders and medications for return from patient care areas.
• Checks areas of responsibility for outdated Medications and adequate levels of stock.
• Maintains a good working relationship with other departments.
• Fills patient medication drawers and unit dose Medication orders.
• Fills automated dispensing machines and other unit supplies.
• Makes deliveries to patient care areas.
• Enters charges and credits.
• Unpacks and stocks orders
• Prepackages bulk medication to unit dose or IV bulk products to syringes.
• Communicates effectively with coworkers to ensure understanding of customer needs and activities.
• Frequently offers assistance to others in need.
• Actively participates in team meetings and often offers suggestions on how to improve the services provided.

• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
• Adheres to scheduling requests of the department (Works weekends, no �special days off�, no exceptions, unless in school).
• Adheres to the Customer Service Standards of the facility while representing the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department and complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Utilizes computerized punch time system correctly.
• Completes annual education requirements and maintains regulatory requirements.
• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean and wears identification while on duty.
• Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion and has not missed any mandatory in-services.
• Attends staff meetings annually, is responsible for information presented at monthly staff meetings that he/she is unable to attend.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; College preferred.

Experience: 1 year of experience as hospital tech required; 2 years preferred.

• CPhT and Texas Registered required; IV Certified preferred

• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Additional languages preferred.

• Basic computer knowledge required.

• For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.