Pharmacy Technician

To assist the pharmacist in the preparation, perform activities related to the repackaging and compounding, filling, and
delivery of medications, and other tasks associated with dispensing in a manner developmentally appropriate for the ages of
patients served (0-adult). Controlled Substances:
Assists in the procurement, record keeping, storage, and distribution of all
controlled substances.
" Assists the pharmacist in ensuring the appropriateness of all medication doses by correctly entering patient s diagnosis,
weight, allergies, and body surface area in the computer.
" Follows aseptic technique and infection control in the preparation of sterile products. Completes annual recertification
and scores at least 90% on the aseptic technique/infection control skills and written exam as documented by a qualified
observer. Insists other technicians and pharmacists practice aseptic technique and infection control.
" Ensures the medications prepared are correct as verified by the pharmacist and as documented by a lack of dispensing
errors.
" Demonstrates competence at batch/medication/prescription order entry.
" Works with Pharmacy Support Services personnel to maintain adequate stock of medications and supplies. Follows
procedures established for stock replacement. Follows nonformulary procedures.
" Obtains pharmacist initial/final checks and assigns dilution and expiration dating labels to medications according to
department standards.
o Registered Pharmacy Technician
o IV sterile compounding certification preferred, but not required
o 3pm 11:30pm

" Knowledge of current hospital and departmental standards for the handling of pharmaceuticals.
" Incumbent have math skills, reading skills and good communication skills. Incumbent must be able to operate equipment
used in the preparation of sterile products.
" Knowledge of current hospital and departmental standards for the handling of pharmaceuticals.
" Incumbent have math skills, reading skills and good communication skills. Incumbent must be able to operate equipment
used in the preparation of sterile products.