Sr. Specialist Pharmacy Tech III (Midnight Shift Only)

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 specialize 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.
• Takes inventory and analyzes medication supplies, replacing outdated or deteriorated medications; replaces depleted inventory.
• Labels products appropriately.
• Performs 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.
• Assists in the training of pharmacy technicians.
• Participates on safety or quality improvement projects for the department and/or organization.
• Acts as an active member of a department or hospital committee.
• Prepares and labels prepackaged medications after determining usage patterns and prepackaging requirements.
• Manages controlled substances for the health-system.
• Schedules weekly hours of 20.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.
• Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
• Four (4) year's pharmacy technician or healthcare experience.

Preferred qualifications:

• Associates degree OR Post high school education in a science field of study OR graduate of a pharmacy technician training program.

Qualifications

Education, certification, and/or licensure:

• High school diploma or Equivalent.
• Must possess 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.
• Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
• Four (4) year's pharmacy technician or healthcare experience.

Skills and abilities

Additional Job Description:

• Scheduled Weekly Hours 20
• Exempt/Non-Exempt Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Physical requirements:

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to walk and stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds and must be able to push 50 pounds.
• Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.

Work environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.