Pharmacy Technician

Job Duties

Receives, reviews, prepares, and fills physician orders for outpatient prescriptions, and bulk drug orders.

Executes bulk drug orders, replenishment of emergency medication carts and medication carts issued to medication use areas within the facility in accordance with local policy.

Determines type of substance, strength, dosage, and quantity to be dispensed in accordance with accepted practice, federal laws, state laws, and pharmacy standing operating procedures (SOPs).

Enters prescriptions into outpatient computer system, reviewing profile for allergies, drug/drug or drug/food interactions, and duplicate orders. Current computer platforms include MHS Genesis, GSL, Pyxis, ScriptPro, as well as robotic systems.

Provides appropriate information to patients on proper use of medications, referring questions requiring professional knowledge and experience to a registered pharmacist.

Assures the safe handling, preparation, storage, and disposal of cytotoxic and hazardous drugs.

Informs supervisor, or designated Pharmacist, about stock level changes as determined by unusual increases or decreases in demand and seasonal requirements.

Maintains security and limited access of all pharmaceuticals.