pharmacy technician .

job summary:
Accept and dispense prescription medications. Monitor patient medication compliance and over-usage patterns. Ensuring that the supply of medicines is within the law. Ensuring that the medicines prescribed to patients are suitable. Accurately maintain confidential records of all patients ensure proper management of patient records and pharmacy files. Advising patients about medicines, including how to take them, what reactions may occur and answering patients' questions. Provide consultation on prescription and non-prescription medications for storage, dosage, side effects, and drug interactions. Provide services to patients, such as smoking cessation, blood pressure measurement and cholesterol management. Educate patients on proper handling of medical devices such as blood pressure monitor and glucose meters. Compound medications for external or internal use. Prepare sterile solutions following proper procedures. Supervise pharmacy staff members including pharmacy technicians, pharmacy clerks, etc. Maintain appropriate inventory on pharmaceutical and medical supplies. Identify patient?s drug-related problems and effectively communicate with physicians and other healthcare practitioners. Work in conjunction with physicians, nurses, other pharmacists, pharmacy interns, etc.

location: Lewisville, TX
job type: Contract
salary: $20- $21 per hour
work hours: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
education: high School diploma 

responsibilities:

• Retrieve, count, measure, label, and package prescription medications.
• Process prescription insurance claims, verify benefits, and operate point-of-sale systems.
• Maintain pharmacy inventory by stocking shelves, tracking shortages, and inspecting for expired items.
• Direct patient questions regarding clinical information or drug therapy directly to the pharmacist.
• Maintain clean, sanitized, and organized compounding and dispensing areas.

qualifications
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Active Texas state Pharmacy Technician registration/license or national certification (PTCB/NHA). 
• Basic mathematical proficiency and strong attention to detail.
• Previous retail or hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

skills
• At least 1 year of pharmacy technician 


Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.