Pharmacy Tech II/Pharmacy/Per Diem Days

Pharmacy Technician

Under the general direction of the registered Staff Pharmacist, to perform specialized clerical work in the preparation of prescriptions and other medications for inpatients and outpatients; maintain comprehensive patient medication files; work with and assist pharmacist in the maintenance and manufacture of routine intravenous solutions and special solutions as requested by physicians; and does other related work as required.

This is the full journey level class within the Pharmacy Technician series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Pharmacy Technician I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned including the ability to work independently, exercising judgment, performing related purchasing and receiving/storing duties, and initiative to a specific assignment. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Under the guidance and supervision of the Staff Registered Pharmacist, the technicians are responsible for the bulk of the medication distribution and processing of prescriptions and medication orders.

Position qualifications include:

• Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
• Education: Completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program as evidenced by receipt of certification/registration by the State of California.
• Experience: Minimum one year working as a pharmacy technician in a health care facility or community pharmacy.
• Licensure/Certification: Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a pharmacy Technician issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.

Knowledge of:

• Good customer service.
• Professional standards and practices.
• Federal, Board of Pharmacy, the Joint Commission and DHS laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to patient care, and dispensing of legend and non-legend pharmaceuticals and poisons.
• Proper storage and security procedures used in working with pharmaceutical materials and products.
• Pharmaceutical and medical terminology.
• Types and names of drugs and medications.
• Medi-Cal/MIA laws dispensing limits, cash and billing requirements; office procedures and equipment.
• Basic principles and mathematics.
• Weight and liquid measures commonly used in pharmacies.
• Laws, rules, and regulations affecting a pharmacy.
• Procedures used in the manufacturing of intravenous solutions (I.V.) and in the prepackaging of tables and capsules.
• Hospital established policies quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control policies and procedures.

Ability to:

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Make basic mathematical calculations.
• Maintain comprehensive reports relative to the dispensing of medications.
• Deal effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Safely handle pharmaceutical and pharmacy equipment.
• Read and interpret prescriptions from physician's orders.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and fellow employees.
• Work effectively under stress and in emergency situations.
• Tar's Proficiently utilize and understand the Pyxis Management System.
• Manage emergency or crisis situations; requires judgment/action which could result in undesirable patient outcomes.

Age specific competency: Maintains, demonstrates and is assessed on the knowledge and skills necessary to provide for physical, psychosocial and cultural needs appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.