Pharmacy Technician - St. John Valley Pharmacy

Assists the Pharmacists by filling prescriptions for medications for oral, rectal, topical and injectable use. Supports pharmacological services by stocking, assembling, and distributing medications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists the Pharmacist in providing medication, patient drug information and pharmaceutical services to patients. Rotate through all work areas of pharmacy.
• Repacking bulk medications.
• Unit dosing.
• Transport medications, restock drug delivery devices.
• Screen telephone calls.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and reorders them accordingly.
• Aids in the training of Pharmacy Technician students or new employees.
• Prepares select reports as needed/directed.
• Receives and stores incoming deliveries of medication and supplies.
• Participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement and CQI activities.
• Performs all aspects of medication dispensing in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Maintains the Pharmacy Department in a clean and orderly manner.
• Demonstrates ability to calculate figures and amounts relating to dosage calculations when filling various orders and prescriptions.
• Performs assigned quality control activities on schedule.
• Maintains professional, helpful and courteous relationships within the department and with other departments.
• Shows the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• Ability to function as a team player.
• Keeps patient safety on the forefront at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates good communication skills.
• Follow policies and procedures on patient and employee safety as set forth by the Pharmacist in Charge.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Maine State Pharmacy Technician License.
• Acquires Pharmacy Technician Certification after 6 months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND TRAITS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to speak clearly, concisely and effectively, listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Automated pharmacy systems (preferred).
• Must be motivated and demonstrate the ability to function in a fast paced, changing team environment.
• Performs other pharmacy-related duties as requested or required.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean and protects employee from exposure to body fluids while working in various units.
• Completes annual education requirements in required time frames.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Maintains regulatory requirements, and adheres to Maine State Board of Pharmacy regulations, Chapter 7 as it applies to the practice of pharmacy technicians.
• Licensure as a pharmacy technician.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled and starts work as scheduled.
• Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Attends at least 80% of pharmacy meetings annually.
• Complies with all organizational policies.