Pharmacy Technician

To assist the pharmacist in the preparation, perform activities related to the repackaging and compounding, filling, and

delivery of medications, and other tasks associated with dispensing in a manner developmentally appropriate for the ages of

patients served (0-adult). Controlled Substances: Assists in the procurement, record keeping, storage, and distribution of all

controlled substances.

• Assists the pharmacist in ensuring the appropriateness of all medication doses by correctly entering patient’s diagnosis,

weight, allergies, and body surface area in the computer.

• Follows aseptic technique and infection control in the preparation of sterile products. Completes annual recertification

and scores at least 90% on the aseptic technique/infection control skills and written exam as documented by a qualified

observer. Insists other technicians and pharmacists practice aseptic technique and infection control.

• Ensures the medications prepared are correct as verified by the pharmacist and as documented by a lack of dispensing

errors.

• Demonstrates competence at batch/medication/prescription order entry.

• Works with Pharmacy Support Services personnel to maintain adequate stock of medications and supplies. Follows

procedures established for stock replacement. Follows nonformulary procedures.

• Obtains pharmacist initial/final checks and assigns dilution and expiration dating labels to medications according to

department standards.

• Knowledge of current hospital and departmental standards for the handling of pharmaceuticals.

• Incumbent have math skills, reading skills and good communication skills. Incumbent must be able to operate equipment

used in the preparation of sterile products.