DescriptionThe Pharmacy Technician (NIGHT) will assist Pharmacists with technical and supportive functions. Will train and provide orientation and guidance to Pharmacy Technicians. Will assist to plan and assign the Technician's work schedule.
QualificationsMinimum Education High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Minimum Work Experience 1 year Experience as a Pharmacy Technician (Preferred)
Required Skills/Knowledge Ability to understand and speak English fluently and clearly. Ability to lift approximately 25 lbs. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to function in a leadership role.
Functional Accountabilities Maintain
Maintain Pyxis drawer configuration and contents; print standard and special request reports.
Maintain records of controlled substance orders, receipt, and disposition.
Maintain kit system for Operating Room and other areas as needed.
Purchasing and Invoicing
Coordinate purchasing of drugs and related items, note receipt of product, processes invoices, and assures payment through system.
Customer Service
Interact with vendors and other departments.
Obtain usage information or provide analyses of drug usage as requested.
Train and orient Pharmacy Technicians.
Cost Reduction
Identify areas for cost reduction through reducing acquisition cost or improved inventory control.
Contract Pricing
Assure that items purchased by CNMC are on contract and when possible, are at the lowest possible price and are of high quality.
Inventory Control
Responsible for inventory control, note low stock items in the "Want Book" and prepack bulk medication as needed.
Cart Filling
Fill, exchange, and credit medication carts upon authorization of the Pharmacist; return usable stock to inventory upon crediting.
IV Preparation
Mix intravenous preparation with additives (including total parenteral nutrition solutions).
Reconstitute and prepare injections (including antineoplastic medication).
New Order Processing
Receive and sort medication orders.
Select and prepare appropriate medication for new medication orders, unit dose carts and outpatient prescriptions.