Pharmacy Technician I

UPMC•Altoona, PA

About The Position

Responsible for the proper storage and distribution of drugs; receives and accounts for drugs coming from all vendors. Delivers medications to patient care and other areas; picks up drug returns and applicable paperwork; and puts all returned unit-dose products back to proper receipts. Responsible for filling patient drug boxes, floor stock orders, and automated dispensing cabinets. Assists Pharmacists as directed. Maintains daily report.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent required.
Must be familiar with a typewriter keyboard and demonstrate the ability by producing a neat, accurate, and legible copy.
The candidate must have the ability to adapt to the computerized Pharmacy Information Systems utilized.
The candidate must demonstrate initiative and good judgment.
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Nice To Haves

Previous pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately fills floor stock request.
Prepare correct labeling for bulk drugs.
Perform basic pharmaceutical calculations.
Basic understanding of the concept of physical stability and chemical stability as it relates to parenteral pharmaceuticals.
Correctly interpret physician orders and can distinguish between pharmaceutical orders, laboratory tests, radiology, nursing, and other orders.
Perform monthly medication storage area inspections.
Selects drugs from stock in proper dose, dosage form, and quantity as ordered by the physician under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
Understands microbial contamination and exhibits Aseptic Technique while preparing sterile pharmaceutical products.
Repackages drugs into a unit-of-use container.