Spec Pharmacy Tech I

About the role

Assists in most aspects of drug distribution that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist. Technicians may prepare sterile products and chemotherapy, be responsible for controlled substance distribution, or other specialized duties within the pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Reads physicians' orders and prepares medication for dispensing, including unique dosage forms for all patient populations.
• Interprets lists and uses this information to replenish patient's medications and delivers contents to patient care areas according to schedule.
• Accurately prepares and delivers controlled substances to patients and maintains all necessary records.
• Takes inventory and analyzes medication supplies, replacing outdated or deteriorated medications; replaces depleted inventory.
• Limits arithmetic calculations for usual dosage determinations required in medication and solution preparation.
• Performs initial check for prescribed doses for appropriateness based on weight and age.
• Maintains inventory and supplies in assigned pharmacy service areas.
• Answers telephone and channels calls to appropriate individual.
• Ensures that the pharmacy service areas and drug storage areas in the institution are kept clean and orderly.
• Schedules weekly hours of 40.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided: MD: Pharmacy Technician License or Pharmacy Technician Student Permit through Maryland Board of Pharmacy, OH: Certified or Registered Pharmacy Technician License or Trainee License through Ohio Board of Pharmacy, PA: Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee License through the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy, WV: Pharmacy Technician License or Trainee License through West Virginia Board of Pharmacy.
• Remote Workers Only: Must additionally hold Pharmacy Technician License or Pharmacy Technician Trainee License issued by state of residence.

Qualifications

• Associates degree OR Post high school education in a science field of study OR graduate of a pharmacy technician training program.
• Six (6) months of pharmacy technician experience.

Skills

• Understanding of standard pharmaceutical/medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in the prescribing and dispensing of medications.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds.
• Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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