• Perform duties assigned by a licensed pharmacist. Areas of work are checked routinely for maintenance of quality control. Work is conducted in accordance with generally accepted standards of practice, following departmental procedures and policies and applicable laws.
• Participate in on-the-job Pharmacy Technician training under the supervision of the Pharmacist-in-Charge, including completing online coursework and testing.
• Read and interpret prescriptions received in pharmacy and transcribe same onto pharmacy computer medication profile, work verified by a licensed pharmacist.
• Prepare in accordance with standards of pharmacy practice, reconstitution of medications under direct pharmacist supervision.
• Prepare in accordance with pharmacy law and standards of pharmacy practice, patient prescriptions to be dispensed after pharmacist approval.
• Attend and participate in department meetings to exchange ideas in order to achieve the goals of the department.
• Check and remove the outdated medications on a routine basis to ensure that no outdated medications are in stock. Keep records appropriately.
• Assist pharmacist with billing by using correct and appropriate reason codes and dates for charging and crediting.
• Assist with placing orders, checking in orders, putting orders away, and filing associated paperwork.
• Attend and participate in Pharmacy Committee meetings as required.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace.
• Maintain competency in caring for patients of all age groups and developmental stages.
• Interact with patients and customers in a professional way, greeting each customer and providing polite and friendly service.
• Perform other duties as requested.
• Safeguard patient data by maintaining HIPAA compliance and disposing of protected health information properly.
• If unfamiliar with pharmacy procedure or best practice, notify the pharmacist on duty and request training.

Education

• High School or better