Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient Pharmacy - 7 on / 7 off

Job Summary

Performs a variety of clerical, distributive, technical and data gathering duties in order to provide medications to patients and support the pharmacists.

Major Responsibilities

• Accurately selects, prepares, and labels medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances
• Aids in medication distribution tasks
• Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette
• Aids in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking
• Completes and documents controlled substance removal, stocking, and wasting
• Performs nonsterile compounding following USP standards
• Performs sterile IV admixtures using proper aseptic technique
• Inspects all assigned medication storage areas for adherence to storage policies
• Completes and documents medication admission histories, as applicable at the facility level
• Seeks additional duties when required work is done and accepts other duties as assigned
• May participate in quality improvement initiatives to assure the excellence of departmental services
• May assist in training pharmacy technicians and extenders in orientation to the policies, procedures, and workflows involved in pharmacy operations as applicable at entity level
• Abides by all organization policies and procedures and complies with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards
• Supports area leaders regarding goals and work assignments
• Develops and maintains competence in third-party billing functions

Minimum Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Certification / Registration / License: Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements
• Must receive certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT) within 18 months from start date, or sooner if in more stringent in state
• No work experience required; experience in hospital pharmacy setting preferred