Pharmacy Technician- Dispensing
About The Position
JOB PURPOSE: Prepares medications under the direction of the pharmacist. May measure, mix, count, package, label and record amounts and dosages of medications. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Pulls correct medication form shelf and scans against prescription label for accuracy. • Packages medication in appropriate container for correct dispensing system. • Mixes pharmaceutical preparations according to written orders. • Labels medication container with correct prescription label and necessary auxiliary labels. • Cleans and helps maintain equipment and work areas. • Replenishes medications in emergencies, refrigerator, and controlled substances boxes accordingly. • Prints delivery manifests and places in correct delivery tote. • Locks delivery tote when ready for delivery; ensures totes are loaded to delivery vehicle. • Unpacks items returned in totes and forwards to appropriate department. • Pulls stickers for reorder items and forwards them to Inventory Manager. • Places received stock on shelves accurately. • Keeps medication storage area clean and free of dust and clutter. • Completes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly. • Identifies and replaces outdated or unusable medications. • Generates reports and labels as required. • Maintains logs, records and other required documentation accurately. • Collects data, conducts operations checklists and quality monitors and completes documentation as assigned. • Assists in training new partners as required. • Maintain TCGRx equipment. • Replenishes AdvantageRx containers. • Fills AdvantageRx trays. • Operations AdvantageRx dispensing equipment including ATP-384, InSpectRx and Corrector.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- Must be a current Certified Pharmacy Technician – State of Georgia
- National Pharmacy Technician Certification is required.
- Should be familiar with medical terminology.
- Excellent communication skills
Nice To Haves
- 3 years pharmacy experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Pulls correct medication form shelf and scans against prescription label for accuracy.
- Packages medication in appropriate container for correct dispensing system.
- Mixes pharmaceutical preparations according to written orders.
- Labels medication container with correct prescription label and necessary auxiliary labels.
- Cleans and helps maintain equipment and work areas.
- Replenishes medications in emergencies, refrigerator, and controlled substances boxes accordingly.
- Prints delivery manifests and places in correct delivery tote.
- Locks delivery tote when ready for delivery; ensures totes are loaded to delivery vehicle.
- Unpacks items returned in totes and forwards to appropriate department.
- Pulls stickers for reorder items and forwards them to Inventory Manager.
- Places received stock on shelves accurately.
- Keeps medication storage area clean and free of dust and clutter.
- Completes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly.
- Identifies and replaces outdated or unusable medications.
- Generates reports and labels as required.
- Maintains logs, records and other required documentation accurately.
- Collects data, conducts operations checklists and quality monitors and completes documentation as assigned.
- Assists in training new partners as required.
- Maintain TCGRx equipment.
- Replenishes AdvantageRx containers.
- Fills AdvantageRx trays.
- Operations AdvantageRx dispensing equipment including ATP-384, InSpectRx and Corrector.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
