Pharmacy Technician - Full Time - BHSH
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician prepares medications under the direction of a pharmacist. Duties may include measuring, mixing, counting, labeling, and recording medication amounts and dosages according to prescription orders. In a retail or community pharmacy, the technician assists pharmacists with compounding, preparing, and dispensing prescriptions; maintaining proper drug storage and security; monitoring equipment and helping resolve maintenance issues; managing inventory; and assisting with billing. The role may also support quality assurance and customer- or patient-focused services under supervisory oversight, while helping maintain a safe work environment that complies with state laws and regulations. In a medical center or institutional setting, duties may include unit-dose dispensing, IV admixtures, compounding, and use of automated dispensing devices. The technician assists the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care in accordance with established regulations, standards, and practices. Duties and work environments vary by location and may combine retail and inpatient responsibilities. The position requires proficiency with multiple computer programs, the ability to follow written policies and procedures, effective written and verbal communication, and willingness to learn new technology.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED required.
- Use of and proficiency in multiple computer programs.
- Ability to understand written policies and procedures and perform functions under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to learn and use new technology as the pharmacy profession evolves.
- State-specific registration, training, and certification requirements apply depending on work location. Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota requirements are specified in the posting.
Responsibilities
- Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist, including measuring, mixing, counting, labeling, and recording amounts and dosages according to prescription orders.
- Assist pharmacists in compounding, preparing, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Maintain proper drug storage and security conditions.
- Monitor equipment to ensure it functions properly and assist with maintenance and repair resolution.
- Monitor inventory levels and timelines to ensure adequate supplies.
- Assist with billing-related functions.
- Perform unit-dose dispensing, IV admixtures, compounding, and automated dispensing device duties in institutional settings.
- Assist pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care in accordance with established regulations, standards, and practices.
- May assist with departmental quality assurance and customer- or patient-focused services under supervisory oversight.
- Help create and maintain a safe working environment that adheres to state laws and regulations.
- Participate in departmental problem-solving when needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
