RESPONSIBILITIES

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Pharmacy Technician I is highly proficient in the duties of an inpatient technician, with developed expertise in one (1) specialty area, and the ability to rotate to additional areas.

• Responsible for on-the-job training and mentorship of new team members, utilizing job specific orientation and curriculum based training.

• Partners with the Senior Pharmacy Technician in assigned area to ensure Standard Operating Procedures are followed, and skills checklists represent the most current processes.

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.

• Current PTCB certification. If not certified upon hire, must obtain within six (6) months of entrance into the position.

B. EXPERIENCE:

• In addition to the education requirement, one (1) year experience as a Pharmacy Technician at The Queen’s Medical Center (QMC); or two (2) years experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital setting outside of QMC.

• Experience to demonstrate ability and skill in conducting training.

• Experience to demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills.

• Proficiency in computers and word processing applications, i.e. Microsoft Word.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet