What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Pharmacy Technician I position at Tower Health?
Working under the direct supervision of the pharmacist(s), the certified pharmacy technician assists in all pharmacy operations' functions related to: (1) preparation & distribution of all doses of medication; (2) maintenance of drug inventories (e.g., re-stocking automated dispensing cabinets throughout the hospital, drug packaging/re-packaging, extemporaneous compounding, code cart re-stock, etc.); and, (3) processing admission, discharge, and transfer of patient information and medication.
The pharmacy technician acts as an extension of the pharmacist so as to enable the pharmacist to safely and efficiently perform their required duties as they relate to the medication use system.
This unique and exciting position functions under the direct supervision of the pharmacist's
This Position is Full Time Evenings, with every Friday off.
Shift Hours are, 3:00pm-11:30pm or 3:30pm-12:00am with every other weekend and holiday rotation required.
Qualifications
Education Requirements
- Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
- High School Diploma - OR - GED completed within 6 months of hire
- Relevant Experience
- National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required upon hire or within the first 6 months of employment
- Computer Skills to include use and navigation
- Customer Service Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Listening Skills
- Service Orientation
- Strong Team Player
