Pharmacy Technician

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION

• • Under the direct supervision of the Director of Retail Pharmacy, and in compliance with all applicable departmental and hospital policies, procedures, standards and regulatory requirements, prepares medications and other pharmaceuticals for dispensing to patients of the Medical Center, its clinics, and all eligible employees of the Medical Center. Performs all other responsibilities that do not require a registered pharmacist to perform. Delivery of discharge medications to bedside or clinic.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

• • Experience:
    • 1 year of Retail/Hospital Pharmacy Technician experience required.
  • Education and Training:
    • High School graduate or high school equivalency certificate required.
      Technician training program preferred with National Certification as a Pharmacy Technician in process.
      Must be fully trained and proficient in all functions of the Pharmacy Technician job.
      Documentation of this achievement demonstrated through competency certification and the Department level.
  • License, Certification & Registration:
    
    • PHARM TECH or TRAINEE – Registered MA Pharmacy Tech or MA
      Pharmacy Tech Trainee. Trainee must pass board approved exam after a minimum of
      500 hours worked but within the earlier of 1500 hours or 1 year.
  • Other Requirements:
    • Must be able to work independently with limited (although directly under the Employee Pharmacy Supervisor) supervision required