Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

About the role

Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, perform a variety of routine support tasks integral to the operation of the pharmacy department. Tasks include, but are not limited to, preparation and distribution of unit dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, stock orders while maintaining the safe handling and integrity of medications. Responsibilities may also include responsibilities of technical training and participation in departmental projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform all required pharmaceutical dosage calculations necessary to prepare extemporaneous dosage forms as applicable under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
• Adhere to safety requirements for handling non-hazardous medications in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• May prepare compounded sterile products using principles of aseptic technique, distribute and transport controlled substances under the appropriate state of control, or maintain code cart inventory.
• Assist with training of Pharmacy Technician Trainees.
• Familiarity 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Previous hospital-related experience, formal training, or certification from a pharmacy technician training program desired.
• Experience in lieu of a degree is not accepted.
• A Pharmacy Technician [State License] - Generic - HR Only required.
• A Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
• Perform intermediate mathematical calculations associated with preparing non-sterile, extemporaneously manufactured pharmaceutical products and other medication doses.
• Follow all applicable state and federal controlled substance regulations.
• Continuously improve skills necessary of area-specific technology, including, but not limited to, robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information system.
• Read, interpret, and follow complex verbal and written instructions to prepare medications in a sterile environment in an accurate manner.

Additional Job Details (if Applicable)

• Remote Type: Onsite
• Work Location: 81 Highland Avenue
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Employee Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$21.75 - $25.28/Hourly

Grade

3