Pharmacy Technician

POSITION TITLE: Pharmacy Technician 

DEPARTMENT: Pharmacy 

NATURE OF POSITION: 

• To provide technical support of the provision of pharmaceutical services under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High school graduate 

• Technical training or equivalent experience in a pharmacy 

• Technician permit from the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy 

• Must be at least 18 years of age 

CLASSIFICATION:  Non-exempt 

RESPONSIBLE TO: Pharmacy Director/Pharmacist on duty 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Communicate clearly and effectively with physicians, co-workers, patients and the public. 

• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers. 

• Uphold and abide by patient confidentiality policies and procedures. 

• Actively participate in agency-sponsored staff training events (Safety instruction, evacuation drills, OSHA training, etc.) 

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to adapt to organizational needs and demonstrates a positive attitude. 

• Enter data from a physician’s orders into a computer. 

• Prepare dosage units for pharmacist review from prescriber’s orders, which may include oral and topical medications. 

• Label medications after preparation including appropriate accessory labels as well as expiration date and lot number when applicable. 

• Ensure that all medication preparation activities are verified by pharmacist. 

• Check for expired medications. 

• Stocking of supplies. 

• Customer service, telephone etiquette, giving name, title, and department. 

• Filing of Rx records. 

• Maintains professional appearance and follows established dress code. 

• Performs other duties incidental to the work described herein. 

• ORGANIZATION: 

• Abstains from gossip in the workplace. 

• Exhibits enthusiasm, a positive attitude and professionalism in the workplace. 

• Handles personal conflict and works through it at the lowest possible level (first with party/parties involved, then if necessary, with 3rd party mediation). 

• Is friendly and easy to approach. 

• Is neat, clean, and well-groomed and dresses in accordance to the dress code policy. 

• Leaves personal problems out of workplace. 

• Treats all co-workers with dignity and respect. 

• Arrives on time and works through designated hours. 

• Completes tasks effectively, accurately and on time. 

• Demonstrates little or no absenteeism/follows leave guidelines. 

• Follows designated chain of authority. 

• Is flexible, able and willing to respond to unusual job-related demands. 

• Manages time well. 

• Recognizes and assists others in the work of the department, even though the work may be outside of regular duties. 

• Shares equally in the workload of the department. 

• Works cooperatively with all team members and departments. 

• Works independently requesting assistance from supervisor only as needed. 

• Abstains from criticizing COFMC, colleagues and supervisors. 

• Demonstrates loyalty to COFMC, colleagues and supervisors. 

• Demonstrates support of the mission and vision of COFMC. 

• Accepts and participates in cross training. 

• Takes initiative to identify skill development needs. 

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