Pharmacy Technician II
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician II assists pharmacists with preparing medications for dispensing and performs technical and supportive tasks needed to provide pharmacy services. Working under a pharmacist’s supervision, the technician prepares medications accurately according to hospital and Pharmacy Department policies and procedures. The role requires a qualified pharmacy technician under State Board of Pharmacy requirements and a Certified Pharmacy Technician license from a State Board of Pharmacy-accredited agency. The technician complies with applicable state and federal drug laws and regulatory requirements. After mastering the role’s duties, the Pharmacy Technician II takes an active part in training technicians and quality improvement projects.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification from the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
- Meet State Board of Pharmacy requirements for a qualified pharmacy technician.
- Understand the distinction between technician and pharmacist roles and comply with State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
- Be familiar with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices.
Responsibilities
- Work under the direct supervision of the pharmacist on duty.
- Prepare medications and display products for pharmacist verification and dispensing.
- Consult pharmacists with questions pertaining to patient care and follow appropriate procedures.
- Work cooperatively with technicians and pharmacists to ensure medication preparation is accurate and efficient.
- Answer phone calls promptly and direct callers to the appropriate person.
- Maintain the integrity of pharmaceutical products during preparation.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
- Accurately prepare and distribute patient medications.
- Perform technical and supportive tasks needed to provide pharmacy services.
- Sort, stock, and label medications and monitor inventory.
- Assist with expired-drug processes and procedures.
- Participate in departmental quality improvement projects.
- Follow hospital and Pharmacy Department policies and procedures and adhere to safety practices.
- Maintain biannual and annual competencies for USP guidelines.
- Support management with new initiatives.
- Encourage and motivate pharmacy team members.
- Train other technicians after mastering job duties and responsibilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
