Technician - Pharmacy

About This Role

Working under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician provides pharmaceutical care services by prioritizing and processing medication orders, preparing medications for dispensing, and distributing and stocking patient care locations for subsequent drug administration. This role involves considering patient-specific factors throughout the process.

Responsibilities

• Procure, handle, prepare, distribute, charge/credit, and dispose of medication safely and accurately
• Manage own pharmacy practice effectively
• Process and prepare sterile products for dispensing
• Participate in inventory management
• Use and maintain automation/equipment
• Assist the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients
• Contribute to goals, programs, and report cards for the operational unit and entity
• Provide education/training
• Complete assigned goals

Requirements

• Previous experience in a setting involving medication distribution
• High school diploma or equivalent experience as required by job
• Computer skills, typing skills, calculation skills, communication skills
• State Board of Pharmacy registration required in the state where work is performed, in accordance with the state's rules and regulations

Nice to have:

• Previous hospital experience
• Technician training program/academy

Important Details

• Employment type: Full-Time