Certified Pharmacy Technician

Scope of Responsibilities: Works under general supervision.  Follows standard procedures to accomplish assigned tasks.  May assist in orienting and training employees.

Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, responsible for filling and finalizing orders, including sterile compounding, prior to final verification. Also facilitating the shipment or delivery of medications to patients and providers.     

Job Duties:

• Prepare medication orders for final review by a pharmacist
• Responsible for the proper and accurate filling of each individual order, along with accurate record retention and documentation
• Maintain the compounding area and equipment, including routine cleaning
• Assist in maintaining federal, state and local laws, accrediting body standards, and Policies and Procedures (P&Ps)
• Perform IV admixtures, sterility testing, and quality control in accordance with policy, maintain appropriate documentation
• Prepare sterile parenteral compounds following appropriate protocol and aseptic technique, obtaining required checks by pharmacists
• Maintain and keep reasonable production as determined by supervisor
• Prepare refrigerated and non-refrigerated shipments for UPS and FedEx daily
• Assist in preparation of packaging for shipments
• Order, receive, and store medications/supplies while ensuring appropriate stocking levels in pharmacy
• Perform physical inventories according to P&Ps
• Maintain and track DME and other equipment including cleaning and calibration activities
• Participate in Performance Improvement and Quality Assurance activities, education programs, and department/branch meetings
• Maintain a professional and clean appearance in pharmacy always
• May assist in orienting and training new employees
• Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Attendance Requirements:

• Must be available, and on-time for scheduled work shifts.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends as required.

Educational Requirements:

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: Pharmacy Technician or related certification (some states require a pharmacy technician certificate or license/registration)
• Current CPR certification if involved with direct patient care

Experience: 

• Experience in a customer service related field
• 3-6 months’ experience as a pharmacy technician, IV infusion experience/education is preferred

Job Skill Requirements:

• Limited lifting up to 40 pounds
• Broad knowledge of medications, physician orders, and pharmacy systems
• Strong communication skills
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Excellent computer and keyboarding skills

Behavioral Traits Required:

• Cooperation: Must work harmoniously and effectively with fellow employees, supervisors and others you are in contact with
• Initiative: Must work within supervision guidelines and assume additional responsibilities
• Flexibility: Must be willing to work variable work schedules, nights and weekends, assist others as requested and available, and be willing to perform all assigned work
• Adaptability: Must respond to new situations in a positive way, accept change, support new ideas, master new routines and grasp explanations, apply current knowledge in new environments and experiences
• Involvement: Must enjoy the demands of the job and work with interest and enthusiasm
• Customer Service: Must provide superior customer service (for AristaCare customers, fellow employees and business partners), listen attentively to their needs and respond appropriately
• Safety: Must take care of equipment and employ good safety habits
• Leadership: Must gain acceptance of ideas and accomplish goals through subordinates, peers and teams