Pharmacy Technician I, Inpatient Pharmacy

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Job Responsibilities Functions as a generalist, providing support and ensures an ongoing and efficient pharmacy department by assisting in the processing of medications or prescriptions to all patients and appropriate patient care areas Assists in the maintenance of a neat and clean dispensing area and performing functions as necessary in the daily routine of the pharmacy department Assist the pharmacist in preparing and dispensing prescription medications Enter patient and prescription information into the pharmacy system accurately Label and package medications under pharmacist supervision Ensure compliance with HIPAA and pharmacy regulations Maintain a clean and organized pharmacy environment ?
Position Qualifications Minimum Required: Minimum Required: High School Diploma or equivalent Certification from the Pharmacy Technician Board (PTCB) within eighteen (18) months of employment
Preferred: Previous experience as a pharmacy technician or successful completion of a pharmacy technician training program
Work Environment All work is performed in offices that require working in close quarters with other employees. The pharmacy settings are air conditioned / heated. Work also may take place throughout the hospital (i.e. nursing stations, patient care units) and affiliated clinic sites. Adequate protective wear available for handling certain drug: such as a mask, gown and gloves. Gloves and goggles are available for other procedures as necessary. Distribution of Medications Physical Demands ‐ walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing, reading, manual dexterity to handle syringes and IV admixing Equipment Used ‐ carts, compounding aseptic isolater Frequency Performed ‐ 45%
Keyboarding ‐ Computer Physical Demands ‐ manual dexterity, sitting, grasping, vision, reaching 6" Equipment Used ‐ computer and printer Frequency Performed ‐ 45%
Answering Phones Physical Demands ‐ reaching 6", fingering, hearing Equipment Used ‐ telephone Frequency Performed ‐ 10%
Employees are required to have reasonable access to transportation to meet work requirements made in the ordinary course of business in a timely and efficient manner. Age of Patients Served All Age Groups HIPAA Roles‐Based Access to Patient Information All ‐ Access to patient information, including restricted information ‐ Level 4 Staff Supervised Not Applicable
Location:
Washington County