Pharmacy Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in a pharmacy or equivalent technician experience.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist Intern registration upon hire, as specified in the posting.
• Basic Life Support certification upon hire from a course accredited by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Ability to perform mathematical reasoning and use metric and apothecary systems and basic pharmacy equipment.
• Attention to detail and adherence to safety regulations and practices.
• English speaking, reading, and writing skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills and ability to interact by telephone and in person with internal and external personnel and organizations.
• Good general health and ability to cope with stress.
• Ability to perform moderate physical effort, including prolonged standing and walking, occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds, and reaching, bending, and crouching.
• Ability to work rotating day and evening shifts and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification in sterile compounding preparation.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in accordance with organizational and departmental policies, procedures, performance-improvement objectives, and environmental and infection-control standards.
• Coordinate daily workflow in the assigned area and provide leadership to other technicians.
• Perform extemporaneous compounding and repackage bulk medications into unit doses according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Enter charges and credits, restock returns, and accurately fill orders, floor stock, and fill lists.
• Perform IV calculations and prepare IV admixtures using proper aseptic technique when IV certified and scheduled to compound sterile admixtures; handle intravenous chemotherapy.
• Deliver medications on time and provide prompt, courteous service; receive incoming calls and prioritize requests by urgency or nature.
• Audit and sign out controlled substances in accordance with state and federal guidelines and organizational policies; identify and correct discrepancies and report unusual usage patterns or trends.
• Inspect medication areas and remove and document expired medications.
• Assist with ordering, managing, and monitoring drug inventory responsibly, while maintaining appropriate PAR levels in medication storage areas.
• Maintain competency in multiple areas, make sound decisions, accept responsibility, and work with minimal supervision.
• Serve as a knowledge and training resource for designated areas and work to improve them.
• Participate in educational programs, in-services, meetings, new-employee orientation, and training.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and stocked work environment and treat coworkers, organizational property, and resources with respect.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• On-site childcare
• Wage increases
• Merit increases
• Career growth and development opportunities