What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician Certified II - Pharmacy position at Dartmouth Health?
- GENERAL SUMMARY
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Under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist performs routine and specialized technical and clerical duties for drug distribution to patients. This job builds on the responsibilities of a Pharmacy Technician Certified I.
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- FUNCTIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Key Responsibilities
- Answers phones and triages customer service issues.
- Prepares prescription and non-prescription medication and/or devices.
- Stocks and replenishes stock locations and automated dispensing machines (ADMs).
- Serves as a preceptor and assists with orientation and training of pharmacy department staff.
- Communicates supply issues, problems or discrepancies appropriately.
- Assists in revising policies and procedures.
- Delivers medications to patient care areas.
- Performs purchasing and billing functions.
- Establishes and maintains training materials.
- Prepares or compounds non-sterile, non-antineoplastic drug products in accordance with USP chapter 795 under supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.
- Repackages bulk medication into unit doses in accordance with USP chapter 795 under supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.
- Prepares intravenous admixtures or other sterile drug products (excluding antineoplastic medications) in accordance with USP chapter <797> under supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.
- Utilizes and troubleshoots various software and hardware used by the pharmacy department.
- Dispenses and rebuilds paramedic kits and code carts as needed.
- Conducts monthly medication area inspections.
- Reviews, manages, and files daily reports.
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- POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
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- Ability to work in a fast paced environment with accuracy.
- Strong customer service skills, including phone interactions.
- Ability to multitask with attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain composure under stressful situations.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Computer Literacy
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- Experience
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- One year related pharmacy experience preferred
- Hospital experience preferred
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- Education
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- HS diploma or equivalency required
- Graduate of certified pharmacy technician training program required (up to one year after employment)
- Associates degree in a health or related field, (with 1 year of pharmacy experience), or the equivalent in education and experience preferred.
- Required License/Certifications/Registrations/Skills:
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the NH Board of Pharmacy required.
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification required.
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- Area of Interest: Allied Health/Clinical;
- Work Status: Weekdays 7:30am-4:00pm with rotating weekends ;
- Employment Type: full-time;
- Job ID: 5606
Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
