Major Responsibilities:
Develops competence in dispensing and delivery of medications. This includes developing competence in the department\xe2\x80\x99s use of information systems, technology, and automation used for dispensing and storage of medications.
Develops competence in preparing non-sterile products following USP, state, and federal recommendations, as required.
Develops competence in entering medication orders in the computer system and/or processing medication requests via the computer system.
Develops competence in managing phone calls from customers and team members such as nurses, physicians or patients. This includes accurately understanding and interpreting the issue, timely resolution, or timely hand-off to another team member as appropriate.
Develops competence in pharmacy procedures and documentation as required, satisfying legal, regulatory, and department requirements of pharmacy practice.
Complies with legal, regulatory, accreditation standards. This includes (but is not limited to) controlled substance procedures, USP procedures and DNV requirements.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT) issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board needs to be obtained within 2 years, or
Pharmacy Technician Certified (CPhT) issued by the National Healthcare Association needs to be obtained within 2 years.

Education Required:
High School Graduate.

Experience Required:
No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Good mathematics skills.
Attention to details.
Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the work day.
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs from floor to chest level; lift and carry up to 35 lbs at waist height a reasonable distance; push/pull with 30 lbs of force.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.