Pharmacy Tech

JOB SUMMARY

Registered Pharmacy Technician provides efficient and effective distribution of prescription orders.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obtains and fills prescription orders under supervision of the Pharmacist.
• Assists in inventory management, as well as monitoring and maintaining stock.
• Prepares and maintains logs and reports as assigned.
• Maintains a good understanding of 340 B policies and procedures.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the general chemical and physical properties of drugs handled in the pharmacy.
• Maintains a working knowledge of Federal and State Law governing the practice of Pharmacy and the distribution of controlled substances.
• Under guidelines established by the Pharmacist, the Registered Pharmacy Technician may be authorized to perform the following functions:
  • Accepts prescriptions by telephone from a Provider.
  • Transfers prescription information to another pharmacy.
  • Transfers medications to patients after prescription has been prepared and processed.
  • Assists in filling prescriptions by counting manually or with a pill counter.
  • Manufactures, packages and labels drug products.
  • Stocks medications properly.

• Adheres to the terms and conditions set forth in BSHC’s corporate compliance program.
• Ensures confidential information in accordance with BSHC’s policy and current HIPAA regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Current Pharmacy Technician Licensure through the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy.
• Previous pharmacy experience is preferred.

• Maintains knowledge of pharmaceutical-medical terms, abbreviations, and symbols common to the prescribing, dispensing, and charting of medications in the organization.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Moderate amount of walking and standing.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.