Pharmacy Technician I
Tower Health

Job Info

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Responsibilities

A Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist in his/her professional responsibilities in providing pharmacy services. Working under the direction of a licensed pharmacist, participates in the preparation, dispensing, distribution and return of patient specific medications including intravenous admixtures, supplies and maintains automated technology equipment, packages unit of use dosages, maintains and transports pharmaceuticals, and performs tasks associated with regulatory compliance. Documents activities as indicated and performs other duties as required. A Medication Reconciliation Pharmacy Technician will be independently obtaining medication and allergy histories for patients that will be admitted to the hospital from the Emergency Department. Information will be obtained by interviewing the patient, patient family, calling local pharmacies and also using other available resources. The information obtained will be entered into a computer system and it will be used by physicians and other health care providers to determine treatment plans and medication orders during and post discharge from the hospital.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• No experience

Certification and Licensure

• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required upon hire or within the first 6 months of employment

Required Skills

• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Good Reasoning Skills
• Microsoft Outlook
• Multi Line Telephone Operational Skills

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