Pharmacy Tech I Certified
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician I Certified is responsible for assisting the Pharmacist in the operations related to medication preparation and distribution. Medication preparation requires extreme accuracy and attention to detail. The pharmacy technician has high level security clearance with access to all medication storage areas, procedural areas, surgical suites, etc. The pharmacy technician works in a highly regulated environment and must take care to abide by all state and federal regulations that relate to the practice of pharmacy including record keeping and infection prevention standards. Responsibilities include accurately performing pharmaceutical calculations, compounding non-sterile dosage forms, and effectively utilizing inventory management systems and automated dispensing cabinets. The pharmacy technician practices in a fast paced and often high stress environment with constant interruptions, phone calls, requests from clinical staff and requests from pharmacists. The pharmacy technician must be flexible and must constantly prioritize work, responding to acute critical patient needs in addition to scheduled duties. The pharmacy technician must demonstrate initiative and be willing to work as a cohesive member of a team. This is a PRN position (5 shifts scheduled in a 6-week period). This position is used to cover call-offs, vacations, and where coverage may be needed. PRN is not eligible for benefits but does offer a 15% differential on top of the base rate of pay.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED, required.
- Registered Pharmacy Tech in the state in which the employee works.
- Active CPT-EXCPT or CPT-PTCB or CPHT certification in good standing.
- Good communication skills, initiative, and attention to detail, flexibility, and cooperation.
Responsibilities
- Assisting the Pharmacist in the operations related to medication preparation and distribution.
- Accurately performing pharmaceutical calculations.
- Compounding non-sterile dosage forms.
- Effectively utilizing inventory management systems and automated dispensing cabinets.
- Responding to acute critical patient needs in addition to scheduled duties.
- Working as a cohesive member of a team.
Benefits
- 15% differential on top of the base rate of pay
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
