Pharmacy Technician

Responsible for the performance of various duties of the Pharmacy Department under the supervision of a pharmacist and not requiring the professional judgment of the Pharmacist.

** 1. Utilizing Computer Applications:

Maintains a complete medication profile and accurate computerized medication profile through the accurate interpretation of physicians' orders and accurate and efficient detailed data entry.

• →Obtains, reviews and conveys allergy data to Pharmacist and any possible contraindications.

• →Reviews and accurately interpret Doctors' orders.

• →Highlights any questionable dosing or frequencies.

• →Enters appropriate information into the computer medication profile.

• →Prepares and labels medication for dispensing.

• →Affixes the necessary ancillary labels and communication slips for special dosing/administration requirements.

• →Is knowledgeable of multiple routes of drugs by therapeutic class.

• →Is knowledgeable of unit specific medication floor stock when scheduling orders.

• →Is knowledgeable of NYS laws re: Automatic Stop Orders (ASO--Controlled substance, etc.)

• →Is knowledgeable of generic and brand name conversions.

• →Has working knowledge of pharmaceutical calculations for injectable and oral liquid dose preparation.

• →Is knowledgeable of various medication dosage routes of administration and dosage forms.

High school diploma. Math/science background required. National Pharmacy Tech Certification preferred.

One to three years in a hospital or health care field preferred. Medical terminology and computer experience preferred.

No CPR required.

Physical effort required. Objects lifted; some reaching and stooping. Required to be on feet most of the time.

Category III. Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. And Category I tasks are not a condition of employment.

** A.D.A Essential Functions