Pharmacy/IV Technician - Full Time

Job: Pharmacy Technician
Classification: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Job Category: 3 Technicians

Position Summary
Pharmacy Technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.

Essential Functions

• Procures and distributes medication orders per physician request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
• Fills physician orders, medication kits and carts, and stock requisitions accurately
• Replenishes medications in emergency drug containers and floor stock areas accurately
• Delivers medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas accurately per established schedule
• Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures
• Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing medications and supplies in appropriate locations
• Maintains pharmacy facilities and equipment, including automated dispensing equipment
• Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date
• Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable medications
• Repackages bulk medication in unit-dose packages safely and accurately per established procedures using appropriate techniques
• Contributes to the effective operation of the department
• Picks up orders, requisitions, and medications for return from patient care areas
• Enters charges and credits for patient medications accurately
• Generates reports, pick lists, and labels as required
• Answers the telephone, identifying self and department; directs calls to appropriate personnel
• Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation accurately
• Keeps pharmacy areas clean, neat and well-organized; Keeps pharmacy equipment clean
• Participates in the quality improvement activities of the department
• Completes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspections as required
• Collects data, conducts quality monitors, and completes documentation as assigned
• Follows policies and procedures for hazardous pharmaceuticals handling
• Maintains competence required for current job title / position
• Maintains current technician certification
• Completes all competence / skills assessment requirements for job title / position
• Maintains pharmacy safety by adhering to infection-control procedures, policies and regulations.
• Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives.
• Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure.
• Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Work Experience

• At least one year of experience in a pharmacy setting is preferred.

Education

• Pharmacy Technician certification / licensure with the State Board of Pharmacy is required.

High school diploma or equivalent

• BLS (Basic Life Support) preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling
Lbs. % Time Lbs. % Time
1-10 34-66 1-10 34-66
11-20 34-66 11-20 34-66
21-50 0-33 21-50 0-33
51-75 0-33 51-75 0-33
76-100 0-33 76-100 0-33

Movement % Time
Bend/Stoop/Twist 34-66
Crouch/Squat 0-33
Kneel/Crawl 0-33
Reach Above Shoulder 0-33
Reach Below Shoulder 0-33
Repetitive Arm 34-66
Repetitive Hand 34-66
Grasping 0-33
Squeezing 0-33
Climb Stairs 0-33
Walking Uneven 0-33
Walking Even 34-66

Environment % Time
Indoors 67-100
Outdoors 0-33
Extreme Heat None
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 0-33

Equipment % Time
Motor Vehicles None
Foot Pedals None

Work near % Time
Machinery 0-33
Electricity None
Sharps 34-66
Chemicals 0-33
Fumes 0-33
Heights None

Vision
Depth Perception Required
< 20 Required
Color Required
Peripheral Required

Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR
Sit 1 3
Stand 4 4.5
Walk 4 4.5