About The Position
The Central Pharmacy Operations Medication Delivery Technician II assists with drug distribution activities that do not require a pharmacist’s professional judgment. The technician performs designated aspects of drug distribution and medication preparation, may assist in training Pharmacy Technician I employees, and works under a pharmacist’s supervision in accordance with written procedures and guidelines. State and federal regulations determine which duties may be performed by technicians and must be followed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current licensure as required by the state board where services are provided. The posting lists applicable permits or licenses for Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
- National certification as a Pharmacy Technician through PTCB or NHA; applicants with at least two years of pharmacy-specific experience must obtain certification within 15 months of hire.
- Understanding of standard pharmaceutical and medical terms, abbreviations, and symbols used in prescribing and dispensing medications.
- Ability to perform arithmetic calculations for usual dosage determinations.
- Ability to meet departmental standards for speed and accuracy.
- Ability to walk and stand or sit for long periods.
- Ability to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds.
- 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.
- National Pharmacy Technician certification through PTCB or NHA upon hire.
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.
- Communicate with patients or caregivers to determine medication needs and possession, and arrange medication delivery, pickup, or shipment.
- Prepare and deliver controlled substances accurately and maintain required records.
- Take inventory of medication supplies in patient-care areas, replace outdated or deteriorated medications, and replenish depleted inventory.
- Prepare non-intravenous medications, 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.
- Assist in training pharmacy technicians.
- Perform duties within the scope permitted by applicable state and federal regulations and state board of pharmacy rules.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
