Technician - Pharmacy II

About the role

This position involves supporting pharmacists in delivering pharmaceutical care by prioritizing and processing medication orders, preparing medications for dispensing, and managing inventory. Responsibilities include handling medication procurement, preparation, distribution, and disposal safely and accurately, assisting in sterile product preparation, and maintaining automation equipment. The role also entails contributing to operational goals, providing patient education, and supporting quality programs. Effective practice management and data collection are essential components.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and process medication orders
• Prepare medications for dispensing
• Manage inventory
• Handle medication procurement, preparation, distribution, and disposal safely and accurately
• Assist in sterile product preparation
• Maintain automation equipment
• Contribute to operational goals
• Provide patient education
• Support quality programs
• Perform effective practice management and data collection
• Perform data collection and interpretation for quality programs
• Collaborate with pharmacists in patient care activities
• Perform other duties as assigned to support pharmacy operations

Requirements

• Licensure as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT)
• State pharmacy registration

Qualifications

• Experience in medication distribution settings
• Hospital experience preferred
• Familiarity with automated pharmacy equipment preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Advanced degrees preferred
• Technician training preferred

Skills

• Proficiency in computer use
• Proficiency in calculations
• Proficiency in communication
• Proficiency in typing