Pharmacy Technician-PRN

Pharmacy Technician

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

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

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

Exposure to:

toxic/caustic chemicals

blood or body fluids

extreme conditions, hot or cold

communicable diseases

dust/fumes/gases

unprotected heights

moving mechanical arts

CRT (computer) Monitor

potential electric shock

frequent, repetitive motions

x-ray electromagnetic energy

high pitched Noises

needles or other sharp objects

Requires corrected hearing and vision to within functional ranges. Requires frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients, and sufficient manual dexterity to operate therapeutic equipment. Must be able to stand for long periods at a time. Good mental and physical health to work for long periods of time in a highly stressful atmosphere is required. Frequently required to lift or carry 10-20 lbs and occasionally required to lift or carry up to 50 lbs.

This position requires the use of personal protective equipment during various tasks/activities. Personal protective equipment includes, but is not limited to, gloves, masks and safety glasses.