Pharmacy Technician - Part Time

Job Title

Technical Support Technician

Job Description

Performs technical support functions as directed to the adult and geriatric patient.

Essential Job Functions

Maintains floor stock throughout the hospital.

Fills and delivers unit dose carts.

Prepares medications pursuant to medication orders.

Prepares intravenous admixture solutions.

Performs repackaging duties as required.

Enters new medication orders into the computer system.

Assists with collection and recording of statistical Quality Control information.

Complies with hospital policies regarding inventory, purchasing, receiving, and storing all pharmaceuticals.

Processes pharmacy charges.

Assists in maintaining and properly storing an adequate inventory of pharmacy items; rotates stock and checks expiration dates.

Processes orders with wholesalers and manufacturers and checks in stock.

Fills unit dose medications accurately.

Compounds IV medications accurately.

Assumes other responsibilities and duties, as assigned, to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience

Minimum of six (6) months experience in a pharmacy preferred.

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Functions

Must be able to transport and/or lift an object intermittently throughout the workday up to a maximum of 20 pounds.

Must be able to walk, stand, and work for extended periods of time without relief.

Must possess dexterity of arms, hands, and fingers bilaterally.

Must be able to work with hands for up to 12 hours a day.

Must be able to push/pull carts weighing up to 200 pounds.

Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so the requirements of this position can be fully met.