RESPONSIBILITIES

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist, performs technical functions in the inpatient pharmacy, including but not limited to, filling routine orders, pre-packing medications, managing floor stock and preparing medications for automated dispensing.

• May be trained to compound sterile products or manage controlled medications.

• Performs duties in accordance with departmental and Medical Center policies and procedures.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Essential: standing, walking, stooping/bending, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking; lifting usual weight up to 40 pounds for 5 feet, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds for 200 feet, carrying up to 40 pounds for 200 feet.

• Frequent: climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, reaching above/at/below shoulder, repetitive arm/hand motions, static gripping of an object for prolonged period, frequent gripping of an object.

• Occasional: sitting, kneeling, crawling, squatting, twisting body.

• Operates various office/pharmaceutical equipment such as typewriter, computer, copier, telephones, calculator, cash register, dispensing machines, drug packaging machine, TPN mixing machine, pneumatic tube system, fax machine, etc.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

• Some exposure to cold temperature from freezer.

• Exposure to noise/vibration from air conditioner, and office/pharmacy equipment.

• Exposure to body fluids, chemicals, some contact with patients with communicable diseases.

• May be required to work with hazardous drugs, depending upon area of assignment.

• Work environment is fast paced, congested and may be stressful.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Certificate of completion from a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) recognized or American Society of Health-System Pharmacy (ASHP) accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program; or three (3) months of work experience as a Pharmacy Technician may be substituted for the education requirement.

B. EXPERIENCE:

• Hospital technician training and work experience preferred.

• Experience to demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills.

• Proficiency in computers and word processing applications, i.e. Microsoft Word.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet