Non-Retail Pharmacy Technician

Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, theNon-Retail Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist in processing medicationorders by assembling and preparing medications to be dispensed for inpatientand/or outpatient services. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Compounds and dispenses protocol specific medicationsordered by physicians
• Assists pharmacists, physicians, nursing and clinicalpersonnel with pharmacy services
• Assesses PAR levels and maintains department facilities withan adequate supply of medication, equipment, and materials to promoteefficiency and safety of patients
• Processes prescriptions, evaluates for quality and accuratepatient identification and side labeling
• Delivers medications to varies locations throughout thefacility 
• Inventories and exchanges daily medication located innursing stations, operating rooms, emergency rooms, and emergency carts
• After pharmacist reviews the order for errors or potentialproblems, assists with transcribing the relevant information about the patientand the prescribed medications into the patient’s chart
• Prepares trays and kits and refills anesthesia carts
• Manages inventory of automated dispensing machines
• Monitors for diversion of controlled substances
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
• Assists in keeping pharmacy clean and organized
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or its equivalent certification
• Graduate of accredited Pharmacy Technology Program 
• PTCB or NPTA license preferred or as required bystate/contract
• Minimum of one year relevant experience preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice 
• Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency programwhen applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site 
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements  
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required  
• Computer proficiency required 
• Must be at least 18 years of age