Fundamental Pharmacy Technician

Fundamental Pharmacy Technician Duties:

Assist the pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in the performance of clerical, technical and non-professional functions in the provision of pharmaceutical services to patients, staff and physicians. The Delivery Pharmacy Technician works under the supervision of the Pharmacist-on-duty.

• Deliver medication to nursing units and outpatient areas with the hospital.
• Processes printed medication orders and stock medication request as needed.
• Processes medication trays when needed.
• Answers telephone calls and responds to customer service window.
• Replaces returned medication to appropriate storage areas.
• Monitors par levels, reorders, and medications when needed.
• Repackage pharmaceutical into unit dose packages.

Fundamental Pharmacy Technician Requirements:

• High School or Equivalent (GED)
• Entry Level
• Certification as a Pharmacy Technician within 12 months is recommended but not required.
• Must have knowledge of pharmacy. Must exhibit a working knowledge of drug names, doses, strengths, and formulations.
• Must successfully complete Pharmacy Technician competency programs through on-the-job exposure.

Salary Range: $14.15 to 21.00/hr (based on experience)

• Night and Evening Shift differential available