Pharmacy Technician

Description

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting the Pharmacist with filling orders received by the pharmacy.  

Duties and Responsibilities

· Represent the pharmacy in a professional and courteous manner in all interactions with patients.

· Dispense and package medications under the direction of the on-duty pharmacist.

· Ensure compliance with all licensure and federal, state, and local laws and regulations; observe the pharmacy’s policies on ‘’best practices’’.

· Assist in resolving patient concerns and complaints.

· Report product incidents as required in accordance with pharmacy policy.

· Participate in surveys conducted by authorized inspection agencies.

· Participate in the pharmacy’s Performance Improvement program as requested by the Performance Improvement Coordinator.

· Participate in pharmacy committees when requested.

· Participate in in-service education programs provided by the pharmacy.

· Pursue continuing education programs appropriate to job responsibilities and certification requirements.

· Report any misconduct, suspicious or unethical activities to the Compliance Officer.

· Other duties as assigned by Supervisor. 

The following functions require the professional judgment of a pharmacist and may not be performed by a pharmacy technician:

1. Acceptance of verbal prescriptions.

2. Certification of filled prescriptions.

3. Weighing or measuring active drug ingredients without verification by a pharmacist.

4. Reconstitution of prefabricated medication without verification by a pharmacist.

5. Entry of orders into the computer system without verification by pharmacist. 

Requirements

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

· Organizational skills sufficient to maintain consistently accurate records.

· Ability to evaluate options and to make efficient decisions.

· Current knowledge of all applicable state and federal pharmacy laws, rules and regulations.

· Computer skills that include proficiency with spreadsheets and use of the internet, as well as word processing, and efficient use of the internet and e-mail. Computer skills that include proficiency with spreadsheets and use of the internet, as well as word processing, and efficient use of the internet and e-mail. 

· Bilingual - Spanish Fluency required. 

Education and Experience Requirements

· Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in California, required. 

· Experience with Specialty, Infusion, and Mail Order, preferred. 

· Experience with CPR+ and CareTend BI, preferred. 

· Experience with Pioneer, preferred. 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that   must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of   this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with   disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties   of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and talk or hear.   The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger,   handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and   stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move   up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific   vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral   vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

EEO Statement 

The above statements are intended to describe the work being   performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an   exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The   duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other   duties may be assigned or removed at any time. Our organization values   diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment   without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender   identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or on the basis of   disability or any other legally protected class.