Description:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medication maintaining the drug inventory and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Delivers medications to designated areas accurately and efficiently, including consolidating trips and recognizing priorities
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Fills stock, Unit dose medications, medication orders accurately, efficiently and in a timely manner taking into account specific patient needs
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Stocks shelves and medication bins and all areas of the pharmacy
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Conducts IV preparation functions according to departmental processes using sterile technique
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Record waste
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Answer phone and determine order status; triage calls for appropriate resolution
Requirements:
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
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CA Pharmacy Technician from the CA Board of Pharmacy is required.
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Previous hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.
