Pharmacy Technician/FT/Days

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Job Summary

The Pharmacy Technician under the direct supervision of the (Market) Manager/Director of Pharmacy or Registered Pharmacist – and according to the standards procedures-dispenses additives for IV and irrigating solutions, mixes IV additive solutions as required using aseptic technique with the laminar air flow hood, types labels, prepares and files charge slips, and performs other related duties.

Essential Functions

Assists Pharmacist to prepare and dispense medication

Mixes pharmaceutical preparations, fills bottles with prescribed tablets and capsules, and prepares labels for bottles

Fills orders with correct medications

Prepares unit of use dosage when possible

Processes records of medication and equipment dispensed to patient, computes charges, and enters data in computer

Prepares intravenous (IV) packs

Generates required reports; pick i.v., production reports

Performs backup procedures correctly

Recycles product as appropriate

Changes prep and expiration date on recycled product

Dates times and initials all vials for reuse

Prioritizes work (i.e. stats made first). Delivers IVS to proper locations. Restocks shelves and rotates stock. Properly disposes of non-recyclable solutions

Maintains i.v. refrigerator temperature log

Receives and stores incoming supplies

Counts stock and enters data in computer to maintain inventory records

Returns medications to stock and rotates stock. Fills requisitions from Nursing floors in a timely fashion

Can calculate appropriate medication doses based on patient’s age Adult and Geriatrics

Cleans equipment and sterilizes glassware according to prescribed methods

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

The ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with clinical staff

Self-motivated, self-directed with excellent organizational skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Good math and science skills

Good stress coping skills

Must read, write and speak fluent English

Must have good and regular attendance

Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%

Performs other related duties as assigned

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Licenses/Certification

State Certification/Licensure if required by state

Experience

Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred

Basic understanding of the role of and use of a computer in the processing of prescription orders with minimum word processing skills

Shift: Day