Pharmacy Technician

Overview:

The Registered Pharmacy Technician supports the pharmacist in supplying patients with pharmaceutical products. Under supervision, the technician prepares and distributes medications and supplies, communicates pertinent information to internal and external customers, and manages inventory.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in providing medications and pharmaceutical supplies for patients under the direct supervision of the pharmacist.
• Assists with medication restock in automated dispensing cabinets. Delivers drugs to patient care and other areas of the hospital as needed.
• Assists in the prepackaging of solid and liquid doses. Prepares unit dose medications as per computer labels and fill lists. Accurately enters information into the computer; produces profiles, charges, and fill lists at the appropriate time.
• Answers the telephone, receiving and relaying messages as needed.
• Unpacks and stores supplies. Verifies items received against invoices, and stores perishables appropriately. Checks invoices against purchase orders to make sure that all items are received and charges are correct.
• Assists in performing monthly medication room inspections, and participates in the quality assurance program.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management within job scope.

Qualifications:

Education / Training

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Experience Requirements

0 - 1 year Pharmacy Tech experience

Preferences:

Hospital pharmacy experience

Certificates/Licenses/Registration

FL Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPT) License

or

FL Pharmacy Intern License

Preferences:

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or Exam for Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) preferred.