Entry-level Pharmacy Technician position. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist:
Functions as a generalist, providing support and ensures an ongoing and efficient pharmacy department by assisting in the processing of medications or prescriptions to all patients and appropriate patient care areas.
Assists in the maintenance of a neat and clean dispensing area and performing functions as necessary in the daily routine of the pharmacy department. Education/ExperienceMinimum Required:High School Diploma or equivalentPreferred:Previous experience as a pharmacy technician or successful completion of a pharmacy technician training program.License/CertificationMinimum Required:Certification from the Pharmacy Technician Board (PTCB) within eighteen (18) months of employmentPreferred:Not Applicable Work EnvironmentAll work is performed in offices that require working in close quarters with other employees. The pharmacy settings are air conditioned / heated. Work also may take place throughout the hospital (i.e. nursing stations, patient care units) and affiliated clinic sites.Adequate protective wear available for handling certain drug: such as a mask, gown and gloves. Gloves and goggles are available for other procedures as necessary.Distribution of MedicationsPhysical Demands – walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing, reading, manual dexterity to handle syringes and IV admixingEquipment Used – carts, compounding aseptic isolaterFrequency Performed – 45%Keyboarding - ComputerPhysical Demands – manual dexterity, sitting, grasping, vision, reaching 6”Equipment Used – computer and printerFrequency Performed – 45%Answering PhonesPhysical Demands – reaching 6”, fingering, hearingEquipment Used – telephoneFrequency Performed – 10%Employees are required to have reasonable access to transportation to meet work requirements made in the ordinary course of business in a timely and efficient manner.Age of Patients ServedAll Age GroupsHIPAA Roles-Based Access to Patient InformationAll – Access to patient information, including restricted information – Level 4Staff SupervisedNot Applicable