Pharmacy Technician I- Part-time- Shift varies

Overview

Job Summary:    Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing drugs, maintaining the drug inventory and maintenance of records.  Pharmacy technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.  They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.

Reports To:          Director of Pharmacy         Supervises:           None

Some of the many skills performed

• Fills physicians’ prescriptions and aids pharmacists in preparing
• Identifies and aids in the procurement of specialty medications
• Prepares sterile products accurately per 797,795,800 guidelines.
• Delivers medications and supplies to patients as per protocols

• Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking and storing pharmaceuticals and supplies
• Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date.
• Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs.
• Prepackages medications in unit of use containers.

• Picks up prescriptions and medications for future filling.
• Enters charges and credits for patient medications accurately in billing process.
• Generates reports, pick lists and labels as required.
• Answers the telephone, identifying self and department. Directs calls to appropriate personnel.
• Answers requests at the window and makes STAT deliveries to patient care areas when requested.
• Organizes and prioritizes work assignments.
• Maintains logs, records and other required documentation accurately. Files in appropriate locations.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication.
• Keeps pharmacy areas clean, neat and well-organized. Keeps pharmacy equipment clean.

• Completes all assigned medication storage area inspections in a timely manner.
• Conducts quality monitors, collects data and completes documentation, as assigned.

• Attends staff meetings. Participates in orientation, education and training programs.  Reviews literature and other materials as assigned.
• Completes all competency/skills assessment requirements.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

                       High School Graduate or Equivalent preferred.

                       College Preferred, but not required

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

                        Registration with the Alabama Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician.

                        Pharmacy Technician Certification acquired

EXPERIENCE:

                         5 Years Retail pharmacy experience preferred