PHARMACY TECH

Description

POSITION TITLE: Pharmacy Technician

DEPARTMENT: Pharmacy

EMPLOYEE REPORTS TO: Director of Pharmacy

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Per Diem

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description

provides the employee, Administration, Human Resources, applicants, and other agencies with a

clear understanding of the job, where it fits into the organization, and the skill and work requirements

in relation to other jobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved

job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. The facility will make reasonable

accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals who are capable of performing the essential

functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

POPULATION SERVED

The position involves direct patient care for a population of patients between the ages of

18 and older. Age specific experience and/or special training and/or expertise is required

to serve this population.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of a Licensed Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician

completes a variety of Pharmacy tasks and services and is responsible for the daily

operations of the pharmacy within established policies and guidelines of the Pharmacy

Department. This position does not provide direct care to patients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working knowledge of aseptic technique and ability to prepare sterile IV product.
• Working knowledge of current drug dosage forms, strengths, generic and trade name.
• Ability to read, understand and transcribe pharmaceutical information, perform pharmacy calculations and maintain efficiency and accuracy.
• Must be able to work effectively under the direction of licensed pharmacist
• Prepares patient medication profiles from physician orders
• Filling and managing inventory of the automated dispensing machine (Pyxis)
• Answering phone calls from nurses, physicians or other hospital personnel
• Record keeping
• Advise Director of malfunctioning equipment, maintenance problems, and any unusual situations, occurrences
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent and CA State Pharmacy

Technician license. Must work efficiently under broad guidelines established by the State

Board of Pharmacy for supportive personnel and must frequently exercise judgment in

decision making. Must understand the limitations of his/her drug knowledge, and must be

able to communicate effectively both personally and professionally. Must possess the

ability to handle information in a confidential manner and maintain a high degree of

accuracy. Ability to maintain assigned work hours: Requires endurance to perform

tasks over long periods of work hours.