Pharmacy Technician I

Overview Works under the supervision and direction of a Pharmacist filling routine medication orders and other related duties.

Responsibilities Filling medication orders:

Assists pharmacists as directed filling orders and preparing labels and filling carts with 100% accuracy.

Filling Intravenous orders:

Fills IV orders, cleans IV room, demonstrating knowledge of aseptic technique.

Delivery and stocking of medicines/supplies:

Prepares and makes deliveries to hospital departments. Maintains stock supplies on shelves and monitors dates of medication.

Prepares unit-dose packaging:

Prepares unit dose packaging for use in filling medication orders.

Charging:

Processes charges for pharmaceuticals and IV's.

Other Essential Functions:

Demonstrates computer ability by calling up lists/reports/labels, assists with clerical duties as required. Assists with floor inspections. Flexible to schedule; performs all other related duties as assigned or requested.

Follows All Rules and Policies:

Performs work according to rules, regulations, policies and guidelines; complies with standards in the Code of Conduct.

Qualifications Registration:

Must be registered with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician, and registration must be in good standing.

Education:

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Certification/Experience:

Previous experience as Pharmacy Technician preferred.

Additional Skills/Abilities:

Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Proficiency in basic math applications and analyses required and the ability to type. Completion of Pharmacy Technician training checklist.