Pharmacy Technician-PRN

Job Description

Job Description

MACON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

Position Description

Department Name: Pharmacy

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Reports to (Title): Pharmacist

Supervises: (Positions) None.

I.Position Summary

This position is responsible for performing the manual technical tasks involved with the proper storage, distribution, packagingand labeling of drugs, associated record keeping, and patient charging systems. A Pharmacy Technician also assists withinventory control, drug pricing, ordering of supplies, and performs related clerical duties. Performs special projects of anadministrative nature requiring advanced technical knowledge of department’s operations.

II.Position Requirements:

A.Licensure/Certification/Registration: National Pharmacy Technician certificate is required.

B.Education: H.S. diploma or GED

C.Experience: Four or more years experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital pharmacy required/or LPN license.

D.Special qualifications: Good communication skills, both orally and written. Computer skills helpful. Ability to work withothers as a team to ensure quality patient care.

III.Degree of Supervision Required: Involves general guidance and direction by Department Manager.

IV. Ages of Patients Served: 

This position requires competence in assessment, treatment, and/or care for the age groups indicated. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area. The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care may be gained through education, training, or experience.

Birth - 1 Year

Infant

2-12 Year  

Pediatric

13-18 Years 

Adolescent

19-69 Years

Adult

70 +

Geriatric

N/A

No responsibility to treat or care for patients

V. Working Conditions: 

Hospital rooms, common areas, clinical departments, and hospital grounds. Potential hazards include:

Exposure to

None

Some

Frequent

Very

Frequent

Exposure to

None

Some

Frequent

Very

Frequent

• toxic/caustic chemicals

X

• blood or body fluids

X

•extreme conditions, hot or cold

X

• communicable diseases

X

• dust/fumes/ gases

X

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