Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
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Job Summary
Summary
Under the direction pharmacy leadership, follows established policies and procedures to perform a variety of routine support tasks that are integral to the operation of the pharmacy department.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
-Assists in the preparation and delivery of pharmaceutical supplies and medications in accordance with the laws and regulations.
-Delivers and distributes medications to patient care areas.
-Utilizes area-specific technology, including, but not limited to, robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems.
-Performs cycle counts as necessary.
-Under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist. performs required pharmaceutical dosage calculations necessary to prepare extemporaneous dosage forms as applicable.
-May prepare compounded sterile products using principles of aseptic technique, distribute and transport controlled substances under the appropriate state of control, or maintain code cart inventory.
-Receives and sorts shipment of medications and supplies.
-Recommend drug related labs and interpret results when appropriate.
-Delivers and stocks pharmacy inventory.
-Maintains inventory in all pharmacy areas and automated dispensing cabinets (ADC) and charge stock orders, ADC shrinkage, and patient and clinic requisitions.
-Responsible for assisting in the training of more junior staff.
-Provides information and triage phone calls to the appropriate individual within the pharmacy department.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Pharmacy Technician (State License) - Generic - HR Only required Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required
Experience
hospital-related experience, formal training, or certification from a pharmacy technician training program 2-3 years preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Shows knowledge of the pharmacology of drugs and legal aspects of dispensing.
- Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)

Walking Frequently (34-66%)

Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
789 Central Avenue
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$18.41 - $26.27/Hourly
Grade
4
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