Cert Pharmacy Tech I

Cert Pharmacy Tech I

The Certified Pharmacy Technician I provides pharmaceutical services to the patient under the supervision of a pharmacist to the extent dictated by state and federal laws.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Exhibits adequate knowledge of drug nomenclature, dosage forms, storage requirements, pharmaceutical calculations, and pharmacy law.
• Provides timely, efficient, and accurate drug preparation and delivery through the distribution system.
• Exhibits skilled aseptic technique for the admixture or manufacture of sterile products.
• Documents receipts of drug shipments to facilitate inventory control.
• Performs pharmacy billing functions.
• Reviews inventory and removes outdated drug products during monthly inspections of assigned pharmacy areas. Assists the pharmacist in monthly inspections of patient care areas.
• Restocks patient care areas with designated drug products.
• Documents workload activities as requested to support department managerial functions.
• Assists with the department's educational programs, particularly for pharmacy technician students.

Education :

High school graduate or equivalent required. Vocational Certificate in Pharmacy Technology or related experience in pharmacy required.

Experience :

One year in pharmacy or practicums as provided by a vocational program preferred. Alternative training in an allied health field may be considered in lieu of experience or practicum.

Licensure / Certification :

Registration as a pharmacy technician with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy required. Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or National Health Career Association required.

Physical / Work Requirements :

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is required to communicate effectively. Specific vision abilities this job requires include close vision for reading and computer work. The employee must lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move more than 50 pounds.

The work environment described here is representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an area with good lighting and climate control. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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