Job Summary: Reporting to the Director of Pharmacy, this role supports pharmacy operations under the supervision of licensed pharmacists. The Pharmacy Technician performs essential pharmacy functions to ensure optimal pharmaceutical care within a healthcare setting located in the Midwest region of the United States.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Efficiently delivers medications to nursing units and returns items as needed, completing rounds promptly and ensuring proper storage of refrigerated items.
• Maintains and stocks automated dispensing cabinets accurately, ensuring correct medication placement, counts, and expiration tracking.
• Performs aseptic compounding of parenteral admixtures and sterile dosage forms, adhering to proper techniques and quality control documentation.
• Processes requisitions and floor stock for nursing and ancillary units, maintaining appropriate logs and stock levels while removing expired items.
• Handles controlled substances with care, including preparation of proof-of-use sheets, restocking, waste management, and compliance with regulations.
• Assists pharmacists with order entry, medication labeling, and customer service, including phone triage and issue resolution.
• Restocks anesthesia dispensing cabinets, trays, and kits, ensuring accurate documentation and inventory management.
• Packages bulk medications properly, maintaining controlled substance logs and submitting items for pharmacist verification.
• Performs miscellaneous duties following departmental policies, exercising sound judgment and effective time management.

Supplemental Responsibilities:

• Supports other technician staff during low staffing periods within training limits.
• Answers phones promptly with a professional and friendly demeanor, referring calls as appropriate.
• Manages multiple priorities effectively and assists in training new employees and students.
• Maintains a professional appearance and adheres to organizational dress code.
• Follows hospital and departmental procedures and projects a positive image.

Skills and Abilities:

• Adaptable to change and interruptions.
• Motivated to improve skills and assist others.
• Demonstrates initiative and responsibility beyond expectations.
• Works well within a team and interacts effectively with diverse individuals.
• Exhibits strong guest relations skills, showing courtesy, compassion, and respect.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current valid State Pharmacy Technician license.
• National certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board within one year of hire.
• Maintains qualifications as outlined in the Pharmacy Department Technician Ladder for Technician I.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Working Conditions:

This position requires independent decision-making, the ability to prioritize tasks, and coordination with coworkers. Standing and walking are required during shifts. The role involves potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and complies with OSHA risk classifications.