Operations Pharmacy Technician II

About the role

Assists in most aspects of drug distribution that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist. An Operations Pharmacy Technician II can only perform some aspects of drug distribution and preparation including assisting training of Operations Pharmacy Technician I. Technicians function in accordance with standard, written procedures and guidelines under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Prepare unit-dose medications, deliver medications, and order and deliver drug supplies.
• Read physician orders/prescriptions and prepare medication for dispensing, including unique dosage forms for pediatric and geriatric patient populations.
• Understand standard pharmaceutical/medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in the prescribing and dispensing of medications.
• Communicate with patients or caregivers to determine medication, medication possession, and scheduling delivery, pick up, or shipment of medication.
• Accurately prepare and/or deliver controlled substances and maintain all necessary records.
• Take inventory and analyze patient‑care area medication supplies, replacing outdated or deteriorated medications; replace depleted inventory.
• Accurately prepare non-intravenous medications, including oral solutions / suspensions for pediatric patients.
• Label parenteral / prescription products appropriately.
• Perform arithmetic calculations for usual dosage determinations required in medication and solution preparation.
• Perform in accordance with departmental standards established for speed and accuracy.
• Prepare and label prepackaged medications after determining usage patterns and prepackaging requirements; maintain records related to this.
• Maintain inventory and supplies in assigned pharmacy service areas.
• Answer telephone and channel calls to appropriate individual.
• Ensure that the pharmacy service areas and drug storage areas in the institution are kept clean and orderly.
• Assist in the training of pharmacy technicians.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:
  • MD: Pharmacy Technician Student Permit or Pharmacy Technician License through Maryland Board of Pharmacy
  • OH: Pharmacy Technician Trainee License or Certified or Registered Pharmacy Technician License through Ohio Board of Pharmacy
  • PA: Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Pharmacy Technician License through the Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy
  • WV: Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Pharmacy Technician License through West Virginia Board of Pharmacy
  • Remote Workers Only: Must additionally hold Pharmacy Technician Trainee License or Pharmacy Technician License issued by state of residence.
• Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
  • OR
  • If applicant has two (2) or more years of pharmacy specific experience, must be obtained within 15 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree
  • OR
• Post high school education in a science field of study
  • OR
• Graduate of a pharmacy technician training program.
• Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA) upon hire.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to walk and stand or sit for long periods of time. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and must be able to push 50 pounds. Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.