Description
About Us
To fulfill the intent of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality health care services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all the people of Hawaii.
Responsibilities
I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Under the direct supervision of the Director, Pharmacy Services or Pharmacist, fills prescriptions following physician orders, prepares IVs and performs technical and clerical duties for Pharmacy.
II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Essential: standing, walking, stooping/bending, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking; lifting usual weight up to 40 pounds for 5 feet, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds of force for 200 feet, carrying up to 40 pounds for 200 feet.
• Frequent: walking on uneven ground, reaching above/at/below shoulder, repetitive arm/hand motions, static gripping of an object for prolonged period, frequent gripping of an object.
• Occasional: sitting, kneeling, squatting, twisting body.
• Operates various office/pharmaceutical equipment such as typewriter, computer, copier, telephones, calculator, cash register, dispensing machines, drug packaging machine, fax machine, etc.
III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.
• Some exposure to cold temperature from freezer.
• Exposure to body fluids, chemicals, some contact with patients with communicable diseases. May be required to work with hazardous drugs, depending upon area of assignment.
IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Pharmacy Tech Certification preferred.
B. EXPERIENCE:
• One (1) year work experience as a pharmacy technician.
• Experience to demonstrate:
o Knowledge with sterile compounding and pharmaceutical packaging.
o Ability to perform pharmacy calculations involving ratio/proportion, IV flow rate calculations, and dosage calculations including daily doses, and days' supply calculations. Must be able to mathematically convert fractions, decimals, percentages and mixed numbers.
o Ability to operate a calculator.
o Ability to answer telephone and inquiries.
o Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) highly desirable.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet
