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Under the direction of a pharmacist assists in processing and compounding prescriptions and other drug orders. Pulls prescribed medication from shelf, enters medication charges into the computer, restocks pharmacy automation, and handles telephone inquiries. Able to perform proficiencies of Pharmacy Technician Level I.
Job Responsibility:
Assists pharmacists as directed, including filling orders and preparing labels
Prepares and makes deliveries to patient care areas and ancillary units
Replenishes medicine supply carts/automated dispensing devices
ensures that the pharmacy is stocked with essential drugs and pharmaceuticals
Compounds, labels, and packages pharmaceuticals
Counts, packages, and labels unit doses and fills routine orders for inspection by Pharmacists
Uses aseptic admixture technique in the horizontal or vertical laminar airflow hood as appropriate
Enters or retrieves data from established computer files
Maintains competencies as designated by Department of Pharmacy
For pharmacy techs in retail must process patient charges for pharmaceuticals as required
Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values policies, and standards
Performs related duties as assigned
Requirements:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
One (1) year of pharmacy technician experience, preferably in an acute care setting
Must be 21 years of age or older
Valid Arizona driver’s license
Licensed by the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician required
Heartsaver CPR (HSCPR or HSFACPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Knowledge of pharmaceutical practices and procedures and regulations involving the administering of medications
Knowledge of medicine terminology
Skill in compounding and processing prescriptions
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
ability to complete routine reports and correspondence
Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication or instructions to take appropriate action
ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization
Ability to calculate figures and compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to apply basic algebraic concepts
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations