Pharmacy II PRN Technician

Technician-Pharmacy II PRN II Job Code
22763 FLSA Status
  Job Family
PHARMACY Job Description Title
Technician-Pharmacy II PRN Job Summary Works under the direct supervision of the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care services, while considering patient specific factors, through the prioritization and processing of medication orders, the preparing of medications for dispensing, distribution and stocking of patient care locations for subsequent drug administration. Performs data collections, assembly and interpretation for limited quality programs. Performs other duties as assigned.   Job Responsibilities Job Responsibilities

• Practices the Medication-Use Process: Procures, handles, prepares, distributes, charges/credits and disposes of medication safely and accurately.

• Manages own pharmacy practice effectively.

• Participates in inventory management.

• Uses and maintains automation/equipment.

• Assists the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients.

• Provides education/training.

• Processes and prepares sterile products for dispensing.

• Contributes to goals, programs and report cards for operational unit and entity.

• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications Experience Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired   Previous experience in setting involving medication distribution. Experience with automated pharmacy equipment. Previous hospital experience. Education Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired   High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience as required by the position.  Advanced degree in related field Training Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired     Technician training program/academy. Special Skills Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired   Computer skills, typing skills, calculation skills, communication skills.   Licensure Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired   CPHT. State Board of Pharmacy registration required in the state where work is performed, in accordance with the state's rules and regulations.   Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager. Reporting Relationships No Work Environment Functional Demands Label Short Description Full Description Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher) Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient) Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.  Functional Demands Rating Light Activity Level Throughout Workday Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Standing Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Walking Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Bending Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell   Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear Frequent Sensory Requirements Color Discrimination Near Vision Far Vision Depth Perception Hearing Yes Very Accurate Accurate Minimal Minimal Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Chemical Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Radiation Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Other