HCG Hospitals
Urgently Required
Pharmacy Technicians
Experience : 1 to 5 years
No of vacancies : 1
Job Description: Pharmacy Technicians play a crucial role in supporting pharmacists in the daily operations of pharmacies within hospitals, retail, and other healthcare settings. Their responsibilities include assisting with the preparation and dispensing of medications, maintaining patient records, and managing inventory. Pharmacy Technicians must possess a detailed understanding of medication types, dosages, and pharmacy law, alongside strong organizational and customer service skills. They act as a vital link between patients, pharmacists, and healthcare professionals, ensuring the safe and effective distribution of medications.
Key Responsibilities: Medication Preparation and Dispensing: Assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing prescription medications accurately to patients.
Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service, handling inquiries, and communicating with patients about their prescriptions under the pharmacist’s supervision.
Inventory Management: Assist in managing the pharmacy inventory, including ordering, stocking, and removing expired products.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate patient and medication records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with regulations.
Insurance Processing: Process insurance claims, work with insurance companies to resolve issues, and inform patients of their coverage.
Compounding: Assist in the compounding of medications for customized patient needs, following pharmacist instructions and safety protocols.
Quality Control: Perform regular checks to ensure that all medications are stored and handled in compliance with pharmacy health and safety standards.
Pharmacy Maintenance: Keep the pharmacy clean, organized, and well-stocked, ensuring a professional environment.
Education Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a pharmacy technician certification program accredited by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA) is highly preferred.
Certification: Certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) is required in many states.
Experience: Prior experience as a pharmacy technician is preferred, though on-the-job training may be provided.
Skills: Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, basic math skills for compounding and dispensing medications, and effective communication skills.
Key Attributes: Detail-Oriented: Precision in handling prescriptions, dosages, and patient information is critical.
Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with pharmacists, healthcare professionals, and patients.
Customer Service Orientation: Providing empathetic and informative service to patients.
Ethical Judgment: Upholding privacy, confidentiality, and ethical standards in handling patient information and medications.
Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with pharmacists and other healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient care.
About the Role: Patient Care Support: Pharmacy Technicians support patient health by ensuring they receive the correct medications in a timely manner.
Operational Efficiency: They contribute to the smooth running of pharmacy operations through effective inventory management and administrative support.
Quality Assurance: By assisting with compounding and dispensing medications, Pharmacy Technicians help maintain high standards of quality and safety in medication management.
Healthcare Team Collaboration: They serve as integral members of the healthcare team, facilitating communication between patients, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.
Public Health Advocacy: Pharmacy Technicians often assist in community health initiatives, such as vaccination programs, thereby contributing to broader public health goals.
Pharmacy Technicians are indispensable to the healthcare system, offering essential support to pharmacists and ensuring patients have access to necessary medications with accuracy and care.