Pharmacy Technician II - Full Time
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician II performs routine drug distribution, stocking, purchasing, billing, and recordkeeping tasks in the pharmacy department. The position expands on the duties and responsibilities of a Pharmacy Technician I. The employee may also be asked by their supervisor to perform other duties or follow other instructions. The role includes pharmacy reception and administrative work, medication preparation and delivery, inventory and purchasing assistance, and support for training and supervising new Pharmacy Technicians. The technician also helps maintain department standards, participates in hospital programs and emergency activities, and cares for pharmacy equipment and work areas.
Responsibilities
- Function as secretary and receptionist for the pharmacy department; answer phone calls and process requests according to protocols.
- Type and file documents accurately within the specified time and location.
- Assist with routine medication preparation and inventory management.
- Prepare and deliver medications throughout the organization.
- Prepare, refill, and load medications into automated dispensing machines.
- Prepare and compound non-sterile medications.
- Prepare and compound sterile medications, including non-antineoplastic hazardous medications.
- Issue pharmacy supplies to hospital departments.
- Process charges and credits to patient accounts.
- Participate in training new Pharmacy Technicians and assist with their supervision.
- Assist with medication-area inspections in the pharmacy and throughout the organization.
- Perform additional departmental responsibilities as needed and assist with special projects or performance-improvement initiatives.
- Help maintain department cleanliness, orderliness, and recordkeeping standards, and communicate essential needs to the Director, Manager, or Supervisor of Pharmacy.
- Attend and participate in hospital in-service programs, committees, functions, pharmacy orientations, training programs, and staff meetings.
- Participate in the appropriate role during hospital disasters, fire drills, fires, and other emergency situations.
- Use hospital equipment and reference materials carefully; perform routine cleaning and preventative maintenance, and keep the work area clean and organized.
- Perform similar or related duties as assigned or directed.
- Assist the Pharmacy Buyer with pharmacy inventory and perform purchasing duties as needed.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Accident and Critical Illness insurance
- Identity theft insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Lifestyle spending account
- Free membership to a local gym
- Generous paid time off plans
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Positive work environment with a supportive team and opportunities for growth
- Scholarship opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Caring for Coworkers
- Nursing Loan Assistance
- Childcare Subsidy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
