Technician-Pharmacy II Certified Outpatient

Overview



Technician-Pharmacy II Certified Outpatient


Job Code: 22133


FLSA Status


Job Family: PHARMACY


Job Summary


Works under the direct supervision of the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care services, while considering patient specific factors, through the prioritization and processing of medication orders, the preparing of medications for dispensing, distribution and stocking of patient care locations for subsequent drug administration. Performs data collections, assembly and interpretation for limited quality programs. Performs other duties as assigned.


Job Responsibilities

• Practices the Medication-Use Process: Procures, handles, prepares, distributes, charges/credits and disposes of medication safely and accurately.

• Manages own pharmacy practice effectively.

• Participates in inventory management.

• Uses and maintains automation/equipment.

• Assists the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients.

• Provides education/training.

• Processes and prepares sterile products for dispensing.

• Contributes to goals, programs and report cards for operational unit and entity.

• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications


Experience


Description:


Minimum Required: Previous experience in setting involving medication distribution.


Preferred/Desired: Experience with automated pharmacy equipment. Previous hospital experience.


Education


Description:


Minimum Required: High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience as required by the position.


Preferred/Desired: Advanced degree in related field


Training


Description:


Minimum Required:


Preferred/Desired: Technician training program/academy.


Special Skills


Description:


Minimum Required: Computer skills, typing skills, calculation skills, communication skills.


Preferred/Desired


Licensure


Description:


Minimum Required: CPHT. State Board of Pharmacy registration required in the state where work is performed, in accordance with the state's rules and regulations.


Preferred/Desired


Reporting Relationships


Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.


Reporting Relationships: No


Work Environment


Functional Demands


Label Short Description Full Description


Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart


Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)


Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)


Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.


Functional Demands Rating: Light


Activity Level Throughout Workday


Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting: Occasional


Physical Activity Requirements - Standing: Frequent


Physical Activity Requirements - Walking: Occasional


Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Frequent


Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects: Frequent


Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull: Occasional


Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting: Occasional


Physical Activity Requirements - Bending: Occasional


Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward: Occasional


Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead: Occasional


Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl: Occasional


Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation: Occasional


Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities: Frequent


Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Continuous


Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell:


Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear: Frequent

Sensory Requirements


Color Discrimination : Yes


Near Vision: Very A ccurate


Far Vision: A ccurate


Depth Perception: Minimal


Hearing: Minimal

Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens: Anticipated


Environmental Requirements - Chemical: Anticipated


Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases: Anticipated


Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures: Not Anticipated


Environmental Requirements - Radiation: Not Anticipated


Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Not Anticipated


Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels: Not Anticipated


Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter: Anticipated


Environmental Requirements - Other