Pharmacy Tech I, FT Days

About the Role

Under the direction of a pharmacist, a pharmacy technician performs pharmacy-related functions in compliance with departmental policies and procedures and participates as an active member of the pharmacy team to provide pharmaceutical care for patients. In the acute care space, technicians within this job role operate basic automation, perform inventory fulfillment, and complete sterile compounding in non-hazardous settings. In the retail space, technicians within this job role comprise of those with a primary responsibility for filling and selling prescriptions. Technicians that qualify for Pharmacy Technician II and Pharmacy Technician Advanced titling, but do not adequately fulfill work experience and/or certification requirements, also fit within the Pharmacy Technician I titling.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets and prepares medication orders by filling provider orders, medication kits / trays, automated dispensing cabinets, and floor stock requisitions.
• Accurately completes the cart fill and code tray refills.
• Handles all controlled substances in compliance with regulations and policies.
• Operates the cash register to accurately accept payments for pharmacy products and services rendered.
• Demonstrates proficiency with work-related computer and automation skills through problem solving for automated dispensing cabinets, inventory management technology, label printers, unit dose packing machines, IV room automation, and other pharmacy-specific technologies.
• Enters patient charges and credits.
• Answers the telephone in a timely manner, screens and prioritizes calls, answers requests at the pharmacy window (as appropriate), and adjusts priorities to accommodate changes in work demands.
• Fills, labels, and appropriately packages medications and pharmaceuticals.
• Correctly delivers medications to the appropriate patient care area or department, per established schedule and workflow, in a timely manner. Delivers STAT medications when required.
• Routinely removes and evaluates medications remaining in delivery, return bins, and medication refrigerators.
• Adheres with regulatory guidelines for pharmacy compounding of sterile preparations, including appropriate documentation as outlined by compounding policies.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area and is at work and prepared to start working at the beginning of each shift.
• Completes assigned quality assurance work by assuring all logs and pending tasks for the shift are completed. This may include expiration checks, regulatory documentation, temperature monitoring documentation, inventory checks, floor stock inspections, and equipment cleaning / preventative maintenance.
• Participates in training of new personnel and mentorship of new pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Pharmacy Tech Registration with the State Board of Pharmacy.
• Pharmacy Tech Certification required within 2 years (24 months) of hire date.
• Proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database).
• Data entry skills.
• Mathematical skills.
• Aseptic technique skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; OR post high school degree.
• Thorough knowledge of medical and pharmacy terminology.
• Knowledge of BOP/Dept of Health/DEA rules/regulations.
• Interpersonal skills in dealing with subordinates, peers, supervisors, and others outside the department.
• Problem solving abilities.
• Ability to work in team situations.
• Ability to handle urgent, stressful conditions.