Pharmacy Tech Certified Specialist | University | Days

About the role

Under supervision and direction, performs a variety of technical duties related to preparing and dispensing drugs in accordance with standard procedures and techniques. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations, and a consistent thriving for excellence.

Responsibilities

• Fills medication orders under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
• Assists with inventory and stocking of medications in the pharmacy and patient care areas according to established pharmaceutical protocol and procedures.
• Provides routine information and responds to requests within scope of responsibility.
• Maintains records and files in accordance with pharmacy practice standards.
• Follows established procedures for medication safety, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (required)

Experience

• No prior work experience (preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician – Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (required)
• Pharmacy Technician – Tennessee Board of Pharmacy (required)
• Certified Pharmacy Technician – ExCPT, National Healthcareer Association (preferred)
• Pharmacy Technician – Mississippi Board of Pharmacy (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• Mathematical skills to perform routine pharmaceutical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; computes rate, ratios, and percents).
• Practice within the established role for pharmacy technicians in organized health care settings.
• Effectively use medical terminology, drug nomenclature, symbols, and abbreviations associated with pharmacy practice.
• Ability to speak and communicate effectively with patients, associates, and other health professionals.
• Proficiency in pharmacy-based computer systems and Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as indicated by department function.
• Explain and complete technical functions of the operation of the drug distribution system for organized healthcare settings.
• Explain and apply basic pharmacology and pharmacologic principles.
• Understand aseptic technique and prepare sterile products.

Supervision

There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this job.

Physical Demands

• Physical activities may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• Medium work: exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently.
• Close visual acuity required, including color, depth perception, and field of vision for tasks such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.