PHARMACY TECH I

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, performs all functions pertaining to the preparation, dispensing and distribution of all medications.

Responsibilities

• Fills medication orders and outpatient prescriptions to be verified by pharmacist.
• Aids the pharmacists with the maintenance of the computerized patient profile system and related transactions.
• Responsible for maintaining a 24-hour inpatient medication supply.
• Prepares extemporaneous unit dose medications.
• Communicates with patient-care areas to facilitate expedient medication delivery.
• Demonstrates proficiency in aseptic techniques and basic IV preparation support.
• Performs mathematical calculations for medication volumes and metric measurements.
• Reconciles IV doses and documents discrepancies.
• Transmits drug orders to wholesalers.
• Accurately stocks pharmacy inventory and rotates stock to ensure adequate supply.
• Maintains inventory adhering to contracted products and formulary items.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Completes required education assignments annually.
• Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum Experience: None.
• Licensure Requirement: The Tennessee Board of Pharmacy requires newly hired probationary employees to be licensed by the end of their first 90 days of hire and to maintain their Technician License in active status thereafter.