Pharmacy Technician- Inpatient

About the Role

Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, fills all physician orders/prescriptions which include all oral, topical, and injectable medications as well as nutrition. Work is typically performed in a clinical and office environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive written prescriptions or refill requests for patients.
• Obtain patient health information and data needed to process prescriptions.
• Enter patient and prescription information into the pharmacy computer and patient profile database.
• Answer the telephone and handle questions that do not require a pharmacist’s expertise or judgment.
• Retrieve medications from shelves, count or pour medications, label containers, and price prescriptions.
• Process prescriptions and print medication labels.
• Assist the pharmacist in packaging and preparing medications.
• Order medications and check medication in from suppliers.
• Maintain records related to the practice of pharmacy.
• Complete the sale of over-the-counter medication.
• Complete sales transactions on cash register and record them in documentation log when needed.
• Check for overstock and outdated medications and complete return process when appropriate.
• Orient and help train new pharmacy personnel.
• Accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) (Required)
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience (Preferred)

Qualifications

Certification(s) and License(s) required for the position.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partners.
• Atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality.