The Registered Pharmacy Technician supports the pharmacist in supplying patients with pharmaceutical products. Under supervision, the technician prepares and distributes medications and supplies, communicates pertinent information to internal and external customers, and manages inventory.

• Assists in providing medications and pharmaceutical supplies for patients under the direct supervision of the pharmacist. Assists in the preparation of I.V. admixture solutions, special doses, TPN and chemotherapy medications.
• Assists with medication cart filling and checking. Delivers drugs to patient care and other areas of the hospital as needed.
• Assists in the prepackaging of solid and liquid doses. Prepares unit dose medications as per computer labels and fill-lists. Accurately enters information into the computer; produces profiles, charges, and fill lists at the appropriate time.
• Answers the telephone, receiving and relaying messages as needed.
• Unpacks and stores supplies. Verifies items received against invoices, and stores perishables appropriately. Checks invoices against purchase orders to make sure that all items are received and charges are correct.
• Places daily orders for drugs and supplies from the wholesaler, and informs all pharmacy personnel of outstanding orders.
• Monitors an assigned section of the Pharmacy. Organizes outdated or overstocked medication to ship back to the wholesaler or manufacturer for credit.
• Assists in performing monthly nursing station inspections, and participates in the quality assurance program.

Experience

• Years of experience (in a hospital setting or other) are taken into consideration to determine if the role is considered Level I or Level II

Licenses & Certifications

• Reg Pharmacy Tech