Pharmacy Technician

Summary
The primary responsibility of the Pharmacy Technician is to assist the Pharmacist by performing the technical and clerical tasks necessary for the accurate preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical products to the patient care areas of the hospital.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions
-Coordinates daily workload to coincide with the needs of the department.


-Prepacks non-unit-dose oral medications as needed for dispensing to the patient care areas.


-Aseptically prepares intravenous medications within the allotted time period.


-Always uses appropriate technique in the IV Room.


-This includes use of Aseptic Technique, Use of Chemo gown and appropriate gloves when handling.


-chemotherapy, and closely abides by IV Room policies and procedures.


-Medication Orders: Medication Orders are filled accurately and efficiently.


-Omnicell: Dispensing to the Omnicell cabinets are accurately and efficiently performed.


-Stock Medications: Orders for stock medications are accurately and efficiently performed.


-Medication Inspections: Inspects assigned areas inside and outside the Pharmacy for outdated drugs.


-Telephone: Answers the phone in a courteous and helpful manner.


-Special Projects: Accepts extra duties upon request and completes them according to deadline.


-Medication delivery: Delivers medications to patient care areas in a timely and accurate manner.

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Pharmacy Technician [State License] - Generic - HR Only required Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required
Experience
Hospital Pharmacy experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- 18 years of age.
- Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
- Must be able to understand and clearly communicate with all areas of health care personnel.
- Must understand the basic operations of the Pharmacy Department, including processing prescriber medication orders, the operations of the Omnicell cabinets and software, MediTech, the repackaging (pre-packing) machine, and any other technology that the Pharmacy employs in its operations.
- Must maintain sufficient pharmaceutical knowledge for the safe and effective distribution of medications.


Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.