Certified Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
Prepares and dispenses medications, and maintains related records for patients Prepares, packages, labels, and distributes medication doses prescribed by physician Maintains inventories of drugs and supplies, stocking shelves, rotating stock, and checking expiration date of pharmaceuticals Fills/stocks medications in various automated devices and storage locations Operates various types of pharmacy automation, including, but not limited to, Autofill devices; Baker Cells; Kalish cells, A-frames; repackaging equipment; electronic scales Read computer screens, use scanning equipment, select specific drugs/products required to fill an order by name, strength, and National Drug Code (NDC) number Cleans cells and performs first level preventative maintenance which includes cleaning off lights, vacuuming, and making minor adjustments to equipment Must be able to understand the precautions required when handling hazardous materials and hazardous waste Must be able to follow SOP and procedures as required. Must be able to understand the precautions required when handling hazardous materials and hazardous waste Processes and prepares prescription orders accurately with appropriate medications for pharmacist verification in open product areas. i/e: Controlled Substances, TCA replenishment, Manual Hand Count stations
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency
- Certified Technicians (CPhT) shall hold a current valid certification by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT).
- Must be able to understand how to perform basic mathematical calculations
- Have basic typing and PC computer skills
- Have a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate
- Must read, understand, speak, and write English fluently under the authority of U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d)
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds when required; push or pull up to 150 pounds on a rolling cart or using a pallet jack. Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time (8-10 hours), stoop, reach upward and withstand various types of repetitive motion inherent in the various tasks to be performed.
Responsibilities
- Prepares and dispenses medications, and maintains related records for patients
- Prepares, packages, labels, and distributes medication doses prescribed by physician
- Maintains inventories of drugs and supplies, stocking shelves, rotating stock, and checking expiration date of pharmaceuticals
- Fills/stocks medications in various automated devices and storage locations
- Operates various types of pharmacy automation
- Read computer screens, use scanning equipment, select specific drugs/products required to fill an order by name, strength, and National Drug Code (NDC) number
- Cleans cells and performs first level preventative maintenance
- Follow SOP and procedures as required
- Processes and prepares prescription orders accurately with appropriate medications for pharmacist verification
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
