Certified Pharmacy Technician

Qualifications

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED

Additional requirements:

§  Type of degree: N/A

§  Area of study or major: N/A

§  Preferred educational qualifications: N/A

§  Position specific testing requirement: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3  years of job-related experience

Prior job title or occupational experience: Prior hospital, long-term care or retail experience preferred  

Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A

Preferred experience: N/A

Other experience requirements: N/A

Knowledge/Skills

§  Possess good interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and problem solving skills

§  Able to read and write printed material in English

§  Proficiency with computer keyboard operations

§  Ability to compute simple algebraic ratios, volume/volume percentage and weight/volume percentage

§  Possess ability to work well with other health care workers and perform as team member

§  Ability to transport medication cart (@ 250 lbs.)

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Physical Requirements:

Working Conditions:       

1.       General office environment.

2.       Climate controlled environment.

3.       May work some evenings and weekend hours to complete projects or meet the needs of the department.

4.       May be required to work overtime as defined by the needs of the department.

Organizational Standards

§  Required to work with pharmaceuticals and chemicals 100% of time

§  Ability to transport medication cart (@ 250 lbs.)            

§  Must maintain clean and safe working environment

§  Required to follow health system and departmental policy regarding dress and appearance.             

§  Yearly physical will be required, and will be provided by the hospital for individuals who work with cytotoxic drugs        

§  Ability to troubleshoot problems and/or do minor maintenance on all pharmacy equipment, printers, computers and telecommunication equipment with adequate training in the pharmacy.  Must be familiar with pharmacy software.

§  Must use aseptic technique, wear appropriate attire, and follow standards in parenteral compounding            

§  Work performed in normal office environment, with no exposure to extremes in lighting or noise

Essential Duties & Functions

Essential Duties & Functions:

Other Duties & Functions:

                As assigned

The above duties and responsibilities may be essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed include the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be constructed as an exhausted statement of duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.