This role supports pharmacy operations under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, assisting in various pharmacy activities to ensure quality patient care. The pharmacy technician will follow established procedures and guidelines to perform essential tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in medication preparation including selecting, counting, compounding, reconstituting, packaging, and labeling according to departmental protocols.
• Maintain and replenish medication and supply inventories, including emergency crash carts and specialty floor-stocked items.
• Provide excellent customer service through proficient telephone triage and courteous interaction with healthcare team members.
• Process medication requests and intervention messages following departmental procedures.
• Refill and deliver unit dose cart fills, pyxis batches, parenteral TPNs, IV admixtures, and bulk stock items promptly to appropriate patient care areas.
• Ensure timely delivery of narcotics and stock items to prevent patient care delays.
• Operate and troubleshoot automated dispensing cabinets (ADC) and other pharmacy automation systems.
• Perform sterile and non-sterile compounding after training, adhering to all safety and procedural guidelines.
• Conduct nursing unit inspections and participate in surveillance programs to eliminate expired medications.
• Assist in precepting and training new pharmacy technicians and students.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required. Registration with the state Board of Pharmacy is required within 30 days of hire. Completion of a formal or Board-approved pharmacy technician program is preferred.

Experience

Preferred experience ranges from six months to one year as a pharmacy technician.

Skills and Abilities

• Flexibility to work various shifts including days, evenings, and nights.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Critical thinking to identify urgent situations and efficiently complete tasks to avoid delays in patient care.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform repetitive motions such as bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
• Capable of lifting at least 10 pounds.
• Good vision to read physician orders and medication labels.
• Manual dexterity for computer system use.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and climb stairs as needed.

Licenses and Certifications

Pharmacy Technician registration with the state Board of Pharmacy is required.