Certified Pharmacy Tech FT

Trinity Health

107d

About The Position

The position involves preparing patient drug orders with proper checks performed by a pharmacist as required by law. Responsibilities include entering patient prescription orders into the computer, selecting the correct medication, strength, and dosage form, preparing labels, affixing auxiliary labels to medications, counting, measuring, weighing, and pouring medications, documenting doses dispensed, and filing medication orders. The technician is also responsible for cleaning counters, medication drawers, carts, shelves, and equipment as needed, assisting pharmacists with audits, entering and filling stock bags, and accurately processing and restocking medications for departments utilizing automated dispensing systems like Pyxis/Acudose. Additional tasks include performing medication inventory-related tasks, compounding and labeling extemporaneous products, answering telephone requests, and participating in the training of new technicians.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Program required.
• Registered or eligible to register as pharmacy technician with the State Board of Pharmacy Examiners within 30 days of hire.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within 3 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or obtained within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED when nationally certified through NHA.
• PCTB nationally certified technicians do NOT require HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient drug orders with proper checks performed by a pharmacist.
• Enters patient prescription orders into the computer.
• Selects correct medication, strength, and dosage form.
• Prepares labels and affixes auxiliary labels to medications.
• Counts, measures, weighs, and pours medications.
• Documents doses dispensed and files medication orders.
• Cleans counters, medication drawers, carts, shelves, and equipment.
• Assists pharmacists with audits.
• Enters and fills stock bags and requisitions for other departments.
• Processes and restocks medications using automated dispensing systems.
• Performs medication inventory-related tasks.
• Compounds and labels extemporaneous liquid and solid products.
• Answers telephone and processes requests.
• Participates in the training of new technicians.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees