Pharmacy Tech I

About the position

Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, assists in the provision of pharmaceutical care to various customers by verifying the medication packaging process and outcomes. Practices within the scope of state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assists the pharmacist in preparing prescriptions, which includes various material resource management, dispensing, clerical, and billing duties.
• Ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients.
• Participates in quality assurance and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Understands the limitations to performing certain responsibilities of a registered technician in dispensing medications and remains within the scope of practice.
• Transports medications to patient rooms or nursing medication rooms.
• Retrieves unused medications from patient rooms or nursing areas.

Requirements

• Must be licensed Pharmacy Tech with the Idaho State Board of Pharmacy or Oregon Board of Pharmacy, based on the state worked.
• National Certification (CPhT, ExCPT or equivalent) preferred.
• Under 3 years' experience.