Certified Pharmacy Technician

COMPENSATION: $18.00 - $22.00. Based on experience

SUMMARY

Under a pharmacist's supervision, performs designated technical and clerical tasks associated with the preparation, labeling and dispensing of medications, including sterile admixtures and prepackaged or unit dose drugs. In addition, performs designated tasks regarding pharmacy quality control, management of pharmacy records, inventory control and preparation of orders for drugs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Organizes assigned workload to facilitate its accomplishment.
• Completes batch records and other pharmacy records as indicated.
• Verifies completed batch records against the computer record.
• Generates labels and picks and packages prepackaged and unit dose drugs in accordance with the dispensing order (pick-list) and under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Participates with the pharmacist and materials management coordinator in monitoring/maintaining drug inventories and preparing orders for drugs and related supplies.
• Answers the telephone and takes messages as indicated.
• Participates in department QA activities as requested.
• Attends designated departmental meetings as scheduled.
• Performs other tasks or duties as requested.
• Attends and participates in conventions, trade shows and in-services relating to IV therapy.
• Consistently represents the company in a professional manner.
• Maintain effective working relationship and cooperate with all personnel in the Company.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide the highest level of professionalism, responsiveness, and communication in order to build and maintain the maximum customer base possible.
• Must possess the ability to multi-task and frequently change direction.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to a reliable automobile.
• High School diploma.
• Successful completing of an approved/accredited pharmacy technician training program desirable
• Minimum of one year's experience in the aseptic preparation of large/small volume parenteral, parenteral nutrition, antibiotics and chemotherapy.
• Knowledge of basic drug terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug use and aseptic technique.
• Ability to work with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Possess good organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficient in data entry and use of a computer.
• Possess the ability and initiative to plan for and complete daily activities with minimal direction.
• Dependable in attendance and job performance.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Pharmacy Technician License
• Minimum two years pharmacy experience preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job generally operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. While performing the duties of this position, the employee may travel by automobile and be exposed to changing weather conditions.