Description
Responsibilities
I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• The Pharmacy Technician I is highly proficient in the duties of an inpatient technician, with developed expertise in one (1) specialty area, and the ability to rotate to additional areas.
• Responsible for on-the-job training and mentorship of new team members, utilizing job specific orientation and curriculum based training.
• Partners with the Senior Pharmacy Technician in assigned area to ensure Standard Operating Procedures are followed, and skills checklists represent the most current processes.
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 for 200 feet, carrying up to 40 pounds for 200 feet.
• Frequent: climbing stairs, 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, crawling, squatting, twisting body.
• Operates various office/pharmaceutical equipment such as typewriter, computer, copier, telephones, calculator, cash register, dispensing machines, drug packaging machine, TPN mixing machine, pneumatic tube system, fax machine, etc.
III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.
• Some exposure to cold temperature from freezer.
• Exposure to noise/vibration from air conditioner, and office/pharmacy equipment.
• 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.
• Work environment is fast paced, congested and may be stressful.
IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate of completion from a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) recognized or American Society of Health-System Pharmacy (ASHP) accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program; or three (3) months of work experience as a Pharmacy Technician may be substituted for the education requirement.
• Current PTCB certification. If not certified upon hire, must obtain within six (6) months of entrance into the position.
B. EXPERIENCE:
• In addition to the education requirement, one (1) year experience as a Pharmacy Technician at The Queen's Medical Center (QMC); or two (2) years experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital setting outside of QMC.
• Experience to demonstrate ability and skill in conducting training.
• Experience to demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in computers and word processing applications, i.e. Microsoft Word.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet
