Pharmacy Technician

Company Description

International Health and Medical Services delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International Health and Medical Services headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. 

Job Description

This position is contingent on contract award. 

International Health and Medical Services is looking for an experienced Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist in the preparation, dispensing, and management of medications for patients, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety protocols. This role includes maintaining inventory, processing medication orders, and providing support in patient education to promote proper medication use within the facility. 

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to requests and prioritizing if inquiry should be referred to a pharmacist. 
• Fill and dispense prescriptions as delegated by Pharmacists.  
• Assists the pharmacist in patient care activities.  
• Performs the technical processes entailed in processing and dispensing medications to patients. 
• Manage the regular program of supply procurement and supply management.  
• Assessment of stock, preparing purchase orders and requests, placing computer generated or phone orders, receiving drugs into the pharmacy, and taking periodic inventories of stock.  
• Performs daily maintenance functions on automated equipment.  
• Runs daily operational and pharmacy reports.  
• Performs a variety of quality assurance/quality improvement activities. 
• Function as contact person for on-line point system to include training others or responding to questions. 
• Monitors the patient system, assures the accuracy of patient data and appropriateness of billing information so that correct billing documents are produced. 

This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above. 

Qualifications

Basic Requirements/Certifications:  

• Must demonstrate at least six (6) months of general experience and six (6) months of specialized experience equivalent. 
• Specialized experience is based upon the Individual Occupational Requirements for Pharmacy Technicians: 
• General experience is based upon general schedule qualifications standards: (l) Any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. Examples of work at this level include clerical work in medical settings such as verifying accuracy of patient information, enter codes or other information into computers or enter information into databases or software programs or enter patient or treatment data into computers and interacting with customers in person to provide information of service. 
• OR successfully completed post high school education. 
• OR combination of equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• In addition to the minimum requirements, the following certification is determined to be essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. 
  • Possess a current and active certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or National Health career Association or similar certification and 
  • Active Pharmacy Technician License or an active state Certified Pharmacy Technician License and 
  • Possess a current and active Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Advanced Certification.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Ba