Pharmacy Tech

Pharmacy Technician

This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description provides the employee, Administration, Human Resources, applicants, and other agencies with a clear understanding of the job, where it fits into the organization, and the skill and work requirements in relation to other jobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. The facility will make reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals who are capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

The position involves direct patient care for a population of patients between the ages of 18 and older. Age specific experience and/or special training and/or expertise is required to serve this population.

Under the direct supervision of a Licensed Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician completes a variety of Pharmacy tasks and services and is responsible for the daily operations of the pharmacy within established policies and guidelines of the Pharmacy Department. This position does not provide direct care to patients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Working knowledge of aseptic technique and ability to prepare sterile IV products
• Working knowledge of current drug dosage forms, strengths, generic and trade name
• Ability to read, understand and transcribe pharmaceutical information, perform pharmacy calculations and maintain efficiency and accuracy
• Must be able to work effectively under the direction of licensed pharmacist
• Prepares patient medication profiles from physician orders
• Filling and managing inventory of the automated dispensing machine (Pyxis)
• Answering phone calls from nurses, physicians or other hospital personnel
• Record keeping
• Advise Director of malfunctioning equipment, maintenance problems, and any unusual situations, occurrences
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Position Qualifications

This position requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent and CA State Pharmacy Technician license. Must work efficiently under broad guidelines established by the State Board of Pharmacy for supportive personnel and must frequently exercise judgment in decision making. Must understand the limitations of his/her drug knowledge, and must be able to communicate effectively both personally and professionally. Must possess the ability to handle information in a confidential manner and maintain a high degree of accuracy. Ability to maintain assigned work hours: Requires endurance to perform tasks over long periods of work hours.