Pharmacy Technician

Position Summary: This is responsible work involving stocking a variety of pharmacy supply items of considerable value, assisting the Pharmacist in filling orders and performing minor clerical duties. Work is performed under direct supervision of the Pharmacy Director; does related work as required. Typical Work Activities: Fills supply orders under direction of the Pharmacist from pharmacy stores for various sections of the hospital; Unpacks and stores pharmacy supplies, verifies items received and stores perishables such as antibiotics in refrigerators; Checks invoices against delivered orders to insure that correct items are received, charges are correct and that there is no breakage; Maintains inventory of supplies and pharmacy equipment and prepares orders for new supplies at Pharmacists request; Maintains a variety of simple control records for supplies received and issued and makes reports as required; Computes cost of individual items or units from bulk supplies; Types labels for medications issued by the hospital pharmacy and records transactions in the pharmacy log; Performs miscellaneous duties in the pharmacy such as keeping the work area clean and orderly, cleaning equipment and running errands; May be required to dispose of unused or outdated drugs and other pharmacy supplies at the direction of the Pharmacy Director. Full Performance Knowledges, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics: Working knowledge of methods and practices used in receiving, storing, maintaining and issuing supplies and equipment; working knowledge of inventory records keeping; ability to write legibly; ability to keep simple records; ability to make simple arithmetical computations; clerical aptitude; ability to get along well with others; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Qualifications: Graduation from high school, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.