IV Pharmacy Tech- Evenings- 7On/7Off

Jackson Hospital • Montgomery, AL

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About The Position

The IV Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists with preparing sterile and non-sterile medications and distributing medications. The technician enters medication orders into the pharmacy computer system; issues narcotics; restocks automated dispensing devices, surgery and floor stock areas, crash carts, and fire medic kits; processes patient charges and credits; and maintains drug inventory. The technician works only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist and does not perform duties that legally may be performed only by a registered pharmacist.

The position is an evening role with a 7-on/7-off schedule. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, pharmacy technician experience, required Alabama State Board of Pharmacy registration and national technician certification, and the ability to calculate ratio and proportion equations. Sterile product preparation experience is preferred.

The role uses computers, reference books, calculators, telephones, vertical and horizontal laminar flow IV hoods, medication carts, a unit-dose packaging machine, automated dispensing equipment, and a TPN compounder. Physical demands include repetitive hand and finger use, occasional lifting and carrying of loads up to 40 pounds, stooping and kneeling, and sitting, walking, or standing for extended periods. Normal hearing and vision and the ability to physically operate job equipment are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two to three years of pharmacy technician experience, or one year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician I after receiving additional training.
• Pharmacy Technician Registration through the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy.
• National Technician Certification.
• Ability to calculate ratio and proportion equations.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and finger movements, including computer keyboard use.
• Ability to lift and carry light loads up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to stoop and kneel and to sit, walk, or stand for extended periods of 4–8 hours.
• Normal range of hearing and vision to perform work and communicate effectively.
• Ability to physically operate equipment used for the job.

Nice To Haves

• College courses are desirable but not required.
• Sterile product preparation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing sterile and non-sterile medications.
• Distribute medications.
• Enter medication orders into the pharmacy computer system.
• Issue narcotics.
• Restock automated dispensing devices, surgery and floor stock areas, crash carts, and fire medic kits.
• Process patient charges and credits.
• Maintain drug inventory.
• Work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist and refrain from duties legally restricted to registered pharmacists.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED