Certified Pharmacy Tech Weekend Nights
About The Position
Shift: 7p-730a Friday, Saturday, Sunday shifts What you will do: Prepares patient drug orders as follows (with proper checks performed by a pharmacist as required by law): enters patient prescription orders into the computer; selects correct medication, strength and dosage form; prepares labels; selects and affixes auxiliary labels to medications as appropriate and legally required; counts, measures, weighs & pours medications; documents doses dispensed; files medication orders. - Cleans counters, medication drawers, carts, shelves, and equipment as needed. - Assists the pharmacists with audits (e.g. allergy, weight, etc.). - Enters and fills stock bags and fills stock requisitions for other departments. - Accurately processes and restocks medications for departments utilizing automated dispensing systems, i.e. Pyxis/Acudose. - Performs a variety of medication inventory-related tasks including: communication of stock utilization and ordering needs; assisting with reordering; checking of expiration dating with alerts to pharmacists when needed; and rotating and restocking. - Compounds and labels extemporaneous liquid and solid products for patients according to procedure. - Answers telephone and process requests according to procedures. - Participates in the training of new technicians
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Program required.
- Registered as pharmacy technician with the State Board of Pharmacy Examiners at date 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 (3) months of hire. The acceptable credentialing body for this requirement is the American Heart Association.
- 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
- Enters patient prescription orders into the computer
- Selects correct medication, strength and dosage form
- Prepares labels
- Selects and affixes auxiliary labels to medications
- Counts, measures, weighs & pours medications
- Documents doses dispensed
- Files medication orders
- Cleans counters, medication drawers, carts, shelves, and equipment as needed
- Assists the pharmacists with audits (e.g. allergy, weight, etc.)
- Enters and fills stock bags and fills stock requisitions for other departments
- Accurately processes and restocks medications for departments utilizing automated dispensing systems, i.e. Pyxis/Acudose
- Performs a variety of medication inventory-related tasks including: communication of stock utilization and ordering needs; assisting with reordering; checking of expiration dating with alerts to pharmacists when needed; and rotating and restocking
- Compounds and labels extemporaneous liquid and solid products for patients according to procedure
- Answers telephone and process requests according to procedures
- Participates in the training of new technicians
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
