JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Pharmacy Technician
DEPARTMENT: Pharmacy
REPORTS TO: Pharmacist in Charge
SUMMARY: Pharmacy technicians work under the supervision of the licensed pharmacists. They assist the Pharmacist with serving customers and maintaining the Pharmacy department. They help pharmacists dispense prescription medication to customers or health professionals.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supporting pharmacological services by assembling, stocking and distributing medications
• Maintaining records by recording and filing the prescriptions and orders of Physicians
• Sorting, stocking and labeling medications and monitoring inventory in the clinical departments
• Responding to the requests of patients and healthcare providers, answering their questions, and referring various inquiries to the Pharmacist
• Complying with rules, regulations, and procedures to help maintain a clean and safe pharmacy, such as by sterilizing equipment and surfaces
• Processing prescriptions electronically and ensuring all information is accurate and complete
• Generating revenues by recording, calculating, and issuing charges
• Undertaking administrative tasks such as record-keeping as assigned by a Physician or facility manager from time to time
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 8+ months of recent work experience as a Pharmacy Tech
• CPhT certification required
• Current TB Screen/Vaccination Record
• Valid Photo Identification/Driver’s License
COMPETENCIES:
• Customer Service–Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills–Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication–Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication–Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork–Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Continually required to stand
• Continually required to walk
• Occasionally required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read
technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Continually required to lift/push/carry items less than up to 25 pounds
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I have read the foregoing job description and understand the responsibilities of the job. I agree that I can perform the essential duties of this position.
Employee Signature: ___________________