Description:
PURPOSE STATEMENT
Pharmacy Technician assist pharmacists in preparing, distributing and dispensing medications, maintaining the medication inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy Technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Procure and distribute medications per order, pharmacist request or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
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Maintain adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures.
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Maintain adequate documentation as required by law and regulation.
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Contribute to the effective operation of the department.
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Participate in the quality improvement activities of the department.
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Maintain competence required for current job title/position.
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Perform other duties as assigned by the director.
Requirements:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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Registration with Missouri Board of Pharmacy or eligible to become registered with the Missouri Board of Pharmacy.
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Previous pharmacy tech experience is required.
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Must have attention to detail, excellent customer service skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Must have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, ability to prioritize and problem solve, ability to mathematically compute and convert drug concentrations and doses.
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Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program preferred.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
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Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day.
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Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
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Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
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Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
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Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
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Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to life and/or carry up to 40 lbs.
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Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.
