Pharmacy Technician I

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, selects, picks and packages medications and supplies in preparation for shipment to patients.
• Performs record keeping functions.
• Assists in various inventory control processes as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Selects, picks, packages and labels medications and ancillary supplies per prescription, under the direct supervision of a pharmacist in accordance with the Client specialty guidelines and pharmacy laws.
• Accurate counting of medications utilizing a manual process as well as any automated counting devices.
• Exercise proper hands sanitization and hazardous medication handling practices.
• Performs functions &/or responsibilities of an Operations Assistant (packer) as needed.
• Responsible for preparing and/or restocking the filling station with medications and/or supplies as needed.
• Responsible for cleaning all pill counting devices/equipment and general working areas. center experience; preferably in healthcare, social services, or a similar service position.

Experience:

• Three months of work experience as a pharmacy technician.
• Prefer three months of work experience in a pick/pack/ship environment.
• Prefer three months of work computer experience.
• Able to utilize computer applications to enter data accurately and in line with production standards.
• Knows drug names and basic pharmacology knowledge and law.
• Understands medical terminology utilized in a Pharmacy.
• Able to collaborate with others to fill and ship accurate and timely orders.
• Must be able to recognize limitations on decision-making Product and be able to escalate issues falling outside of that Product.

Education:

• Verifiable High School diploma or GED is required.
• Active CA pharm tech license (with no infractions or violations)

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand for duration of shift (8-10 hours). Must be able to repeatedly lift 5-10 lbs. for duration of shift.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 30-50 lbs. unassisted (REQUIRED). during a shift.
• Reaching and grasping objects at various levels is required.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is required to utilize a keyboard and operate departmental machinery.

Work Environment:

• Employee regularly works near and around moving machinery (conveyor belts).
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee may be required to wear protective clothing or equipment.