Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) – Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) successful initial completion of PTCB or equiv National Pharmacy Technician Certification examination in accordance with Board of Pharmacy registration requirements upon Hire.
• Pharmacy Technician Registration – State Board of Pharmacy upon Hire.
• Technician must maintain certification on an ongoing basis and complete all continuing education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs ALL duties defined by standard work or other guidelines communicated by leadership under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Operates computer systems to accurately input medication orders and obtain necessary patient information.
• Assists in maintaining pharmacy inventory and record keeping in accordance with state and federal law. Reports medication errors on a continuous basis.
• Assures timely distribution of prescribed medications and stock items as needed.
• Utilizes effective listening and communication skills. Maintains supervisor awareness of personal and team activities affecting the department. Exhibits proactive problem solving to address issues impacting departmental services.
• Maintains a plan for personal development and completion of competency validation records.
• Participates in personal goal setting and ongoing development of team members.
• Shares expertise by participating in the orientation and education of pharmacy employees and students.
• If applicable, participation in the quality management program is expected with the goal of improving services by monitoring processes, analyzing data, implementing interventions to improve and evaluating the effectiveness of those interventions.
• Responsibilities may include working to establish and maintain long and short term goals for the Quality Management Program; monitoring and documenting Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs) for progress in meeting QI goals; and providing guidance and education to staff on Quality Management priorities and projects.
• If applicable, as part of the program, the staff will uphold the quality of the Patient Management Program to include the development and reassessment of the program.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• 1 or more years experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital pharmacy offering comprehensive pharmacy services.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) – Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR equivalent National Pharmacy Technician Certification.