Pharmacy Technician I: Pharmacy

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• This is an entry level Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern position.
• Responsibilities include providing service to customers coming to the pharmacy, answering telephones, assembling floor stock medications, refilling Pyxis machines, transportation of medications to and from nursing floors and departments, pre-packing and labeling medications under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
• Performs floor stock inspections.
• Performs timely and accurate delivery of controlled substances to patient care areas.
• Performs Pyxis override and ED audits.
• Prepare anesthesia drug trays and operation of the TraySafe system, prepares emergency drug trays and crash cart replenishments independently according to pharmacy law.
• Performs home medication information collection in ED and on nursing units.
• Projects an image of professionalism in communication, appearance and conduct.
• Maintains a working knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A working skill in general mathematics and familiarity with drug nomenclature and/or medical terminology preferred
• Fulfills mandatory stroke education requirements per certification agency
• Intern: Current enrollment in an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy preferred.

License Required

• Technician: California Board of Pharmacy Technician License (TCHRX)
• Intern: Pharmacy Intern License (INTRX) or California Board of Pharmacy Technician License (TCHRX)

License Preferred

• N/A

Certifications Required

• N/A

Certifications Preferred

• Technician: Certified Pharmacy Technician issued by the PTCB (Cpht)
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association