Technician, Pharmacy Certified

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Criteria Based Job Description

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician - Certified

Reports to: Pharmacy Manager or Pharmacy Technician Supervisor

Job Code: 723912

Approved by: Pharmacy Manager

Department: Pharmacy

Approval Date: December 2020; Update July 2023

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Experience:

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

Registered as a pharmacy technician with the Minnesota State Board of Pharmacy and have current certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, National Health Career Association.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical abbreviations.

• Basic mathematical skills to compute proportions and compounds.

• Ability to type/keyboard.

• Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak English.

• Knowledge of brand and generic drug names.

• Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to prescriptions.

• Knowledge of insurance plan rules relating to eligible drugs.

• Knowledge of computerized pharmacy record keeping and credit procedures.

• Knowledge of hospital or retail pharmacy’s procedures for filling, dispensing, and billing prescriptions.

• Ability to use computers, automated dispensing machines, medication safety system, medication packager, controlled substances safe, prescription scanning/filling/checking system.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Completion of an accredited program for pharmacy technicians or completion of MN Board of Pharmacy Technician training requirements if registered as a pharmacy technician after January 1st, 2013.

Experience:

Six (6) months of related experience in a hospital, community or institutional pharmacy preferred.

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Works under the supervision of the Pharmacy Manager, Pharmacy Technician Supervisor, Lead Pharmacist, Pharmacist, Certified Lead Pharmacy Technician to assist in the provision of pharmaceuticals to customers of the pharmacy, and perform related duties as assigned.

Major Job Duties and Tasks

Percentage of time

1.

Provides customer service to internal and external customers.

1. Assures that all customers of the pharmacy are provided with high quality service in a timely fashion, whether in person, on the phone or by other means according to standards established by the department. Directs customers to the Pharmacist as necessary.

2. Assures that the phone is answered according to department standards.

3. Uses department scripting according to department standards.

40%

2.

Accurately fills and labels medication orders in the area of assignment (IP, OP, etc.)

1. Maintains and fills automated dispensing equipment following established procedures of the department.

2. Prepares bulk compounded products by following instructions for calculating, measuring, mixing, and labeling.

3. Performs calculations to apportion ingredients accurately for compounds and other preparations.

4. Checks unit dose medications in accordance with departmental procedures.

5. Prepares prescription orders for delivery to the customer.

6. Processes medication returns and interdepartmental transfers of medication.

35%

3.

Assists with inventory management to assure on-hand counts are correct in the computer systems, checks for outdated product on the shelf and assures that adequate supplies are on hand to facilitate work.

1. Issues supply medications to other departments.

2. Maintains and replenishes approved stocks of drugs including crash carts, emergency drug boxes, and controlled substances.

3. Performs all floor and clinic stations checks as assigned.

4. Checks in medication orders from suppliers and rotates stock.

5. Dispenses controlled substances and maintains inventory following established procedures.

15%

4.

Maintains records in compliance with legal requirements