Pharmacy Tech

Position Summary :

The Pharmacy Technician (Non-Certified) provides pharmaceutical services to the patient under the supervision of a Certified Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacist to the extent dictated by state and federal laws.

Assists the pharmacist in the tasks of drug procurement, preparation and distribution, billing functions, as well as other assorted tasks that contribute the overall function of the Pharmacy Department.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Exhibits knowledge of drug nomenclature, dosage forms, storage requirements, pharmaceutical calculations and pharmacy law as it pertains to the role and function of a non-certified pharmacy technician.
• Exhibits skilled aseptic technique in handling of sterile products.
• Performs pharmacy billing functions.
• Reviews and removes outdating drug products from the inventory during monthly inspections of assigned area in the pharmacy.
• Assists the pharmacist in monthly inspections of patient care areas.
• Restocks patient care areas with designated drug products as set forth in departmental procedures.
• Exhibits sound judgment as to the tasks they are permitted to perform by law, and when to refer / defer to a certified pharmacy technician or pharmacist.
• Participates in the quality control functions of the department as provided in departmental policy.
• Documents workload activities as requested to support department managerial functions.

Required Skills / Abilities :

Must possess general computer skills and utilize various pieces of pharmacy equipment.

Education :

High School Diploma or GED or currently enrolled in high school working towards completion within 12 months of employment.

Experience :

Will provide training on-the-job or alternative training in allied health field is acceptable.

Licensure / Certification :

Registration with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy as a technician must be obtained prior to start date.

Physical / Work Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel.

The employee is required to communicate effectively. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for reading and computer work.

The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move more than 50 pounds.

The work environment described here is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an area with good lighting and climate control.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.