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Pharmacy Technician

    Pharmacy Technician - Ewa Beach, United States - Queen's Health System

    Queen's Health System
    Queen's Health System Ewa Beach, United States

    1 day ago

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    Full time
    Description

    RESPONSIBILITIES
    I


    JOB SUMMARY/
    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist, performs technical functions in the inpatient pharmacy, including but not limited to, filling routine orders, pre-packing medications, managing floor stock and preparing medications for automated dispensing.
    • May be trained to compound sterile products or manage controlled medications.
    • Performs duties in accordance with departmental and Medical Center policies and procedures.
    II


    TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    Essential:

    standing, walking, stooping/bending, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking; lifting usual weight up to 40 pounds for 5 feet, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds for 200 feet, carrying up to 40 pounds for 200 feet.


    Frequent:

    climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, reaching above/at/below shoulder, repetitive arm/hand motions, static gripping of an object for prolonged period, frequent gripping of an object.


    Occasional:
    sitting, kneeling, crawling, squatting, twisting body.


    • Operates various office/pharmaceutical equipment such as typewriter, computer, copier, telephones, calculator, cash register, dispensing machines, drug packaging machine, TPN mixing machine, pneumatic tube system, fax machine, etc.

    III

    TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

    • Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.
    • Some exposure to cold temperature from freezer.
    • Exposure to noise/vibration from air conditioner, and office/pharmacy equipment.
    • Exposure to body fluids, chemicals, some contact with patients with communicable diseases.
    • May be required to work with hazardous drugs, depending upon area of assignment.
    • Work environment is fast paced, congested and may be stressful.
    IV


    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    A


    EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

    • High school diploma or equivalent.
    • Certificate of completion from a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) recognized or American Society of Health-System Pharmacy (ASHP) accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program; or three (3) months of work experience as a Pharmacy Technician may be substituted for the education requirement.
    B


    EXPERIENCE:

    • Hospital technician training and work experience preferred.
    • Experience to demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills.
    • Proficiency in computers and word processing applications, i.e. Microsoft Word.
    Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet