About The Position
Assists with aspects of drug distribution that do not require a pharmacist’s professional judgment. The Operations Pharmacy Technician I performs designated aspects of drug distribution and preparation according to standard written procedures and guidelines, under pharmacist supervision. Duties include preparing and delivering medications and drug supplies, maintaining pharmacy and patient-care-area inventories, and supporting medication dispensing and delivery processes.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current licensure, registration, certification, or trainee/student permit as required by the state board where services are provided. The posting lists applicable credentials for Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands: walk and stand or sit for long periods; lift 30 pounds; push 50 pounds; and use dexterity to finger, handle, and reach.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree, post-high-school education in a science field, or graduation from a pharmacy technician training program.
- Six months of pharmacy technician experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare unit-dose medications; deliver medications; and order and deliver drug supplies.
- Read physician orders and prescriptions and prepare medications for dispensing, including unique dosage forms for pediatric and geriatric patients.
- Use standard pharmaceutical and medical terms, abbreviations, and symbols commonly used in prescribing and dispensing medications.
- Communicate with patients or caregivers to determine medication needs and possession and schedule medication delivery, pickup, or shipment.
- Prepare and/or deliver controlled substances accurately and maintain required records.
- Take inventory of patient-care-area medication supplies, replace outdated or deteriorated medications, and replenish depleted inventory.
- Prepare non-parenteral medications accurately, including oral solutions and suspensions for pediatric patients.
- Label parenteral and prescription products appropriately.
- Perform arithmetic calculations for usual dosage determinations required in medication and solution preparation.
- Meet departmental standards for speed and accuracy.
- Prepare and label prepackaged medications based on usage patterns and prepackaging requirements, and maintain related records.
- Maintain inventory and supplies in assigned pharmacy service areas.
- Answer telephone calls and direct them to the appropriate individual.
- Keep pharmacy service areas and institutional drug storage areas clean and orderly.
- Follow state and federal restrictions on duties reserved for pharmacists, in accordance with applicable state board of pharmacy regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
