technician pharmacy i - Farmville, United States - Centra Health

Description

Job Description

The Pharmacy Technician I performs medication preparation and distribution tasks under a pharmacist's supervision.


Responsibilities

Knowledgeable of generic and trade names of medication. Knows dosage forms and drug strengths. Stocks medication and accurately selects medication for distribution and dispensing

Utilizes drug distribution systems. Utilizes reports to accurately restock automated dispensing cabinets. Accurately prepares medication for dispensing

Compounds pharmaceuticals for parenteral administration. Uses aseptic technique. Uses a laminar air flow hood, compounding aseptic isolator, or clean room as assigned. Follows USP standards

Packages bulk items in unit dose packages and keeps appropriate records

Fills medication floor stock requisitions

Replenishes CPR carts and EMS boxes

Inspects and maintains drug storage locations. Knowledgeable of drug storage requirements. Appropriately responds to temperature alarms

Reports medication errors and controlled substance losses. Files complete reports, analyzes causes, evaluates alternative strategies for avoidance, and makes recommendations for improvement

Other duties as assigned


Qualifications

Required Education:
High School Diploma / GED

Required Experience:
Sufficient math skills to readily learn metric system, metric conversion and ratio and proportion calculations. Sufficient verbal skills to readily learn medical terminology

Preferred Experience:
Hospital and/or retail experience

Required Certifications and Licensures:
Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy

Preferred Certifications and Licensures:
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certification