Pharmacy Tech Certified Specialist

About the Role

Under supervision and direction, performs a variety of technical duties related to preparing and dispensing drugs in accordance with standard procedures and techniques. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Key Responsibilities

• Fills medication orders under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
• Assists with inventory and stocking of medications in the pharmacy and patient care areas according to established pharmaceutical protocol and procedures.
• Provides routine information and responds to requests within scope of responsibility.
• Maintains records and files in accordance with pharmacy practice standards.
• Follows established procedures for medication safety, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Proficiency in the use of pharmacy based computer systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Qualifications

Required

• Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
• Pharmacy Technician - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Pharmacy

Preferred

• Certified Pharmacy Technician- ExCPT - National Healthcareer Association
• Pharmacy Technician - Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Pharmacy
• No prior work experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Mathematical skills for routine pharmaceutical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; computing rate, ratios, and percents).
• Ability to practice within the established role for pharmacy technicians in organized health care settings.
• Ability to speak and communicate effectively with patients, associates, and other health professionals.
• Ability to explain and complete technical functions of the drug distribution system for organized healthcare settings.
• Ability to explain and apply basic pharmacology and pharmacologic principles.
• Understanding of aseptic technique and preparation of sterile products.

Physical Demands

• Climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Good balance and coordination.
• Medium work - exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently.
• Close visual acuity (including color, depth perception, and field of vision) for assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids and hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.