Pharmacy Tech Job Description
Pharmacy tech
provides day to day supervision of pharmacy supportive personnel including the reassignment of staff to achieve organizational objectives and maintain the provision of pharmacy services.
Pharmacy Tech Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective pharmacy tech job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included pharmacy tech job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Works with time sensitive material and must adhere to mandates turnaround times on all work
Provide great customer service and role model service standards, including working closely with Pharmacy Care Representatives (PCRs) in providing patient care
Have an understanding and knowledge of HEB Pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) and where to access them
Delivers medication on an hourly basis to the appropriate storage area (med cassettes, refrigerated meds)
Oversized IV containers, LVP) on the nursing unit with 100% accuracy
Maintains, purchases and organizes inventory supply in a manner which minimizes inventory storage cost, wastage, and stock-outs
Provides coverage for Sr
Selects appropriate drug quantity and orders form of administration
May set up and assist in preparation of intravenous solutions, respiratory drugs, admixtures, hyperalimentation solutions and intravenous additives by using aseptic techniques
Prepares drug dispensing forms
Pharmacy Tech Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Pharmacy Tech
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: IV, ACPE
Education for Pharmacy Tech
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the pharmacy tech job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and High School Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmacy Technician, Education, Associates, Computer, Technical, General Education, Military, Writing, Arts
Skills for Pharmacy Tech
Desired skills for pharmacy tech include:
HEB Pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures and where to access them
Pharmacy related law
Current drug forms
Medical terminology
Dosage strengths
Generic and trade name equivalents
Federal and state laws / regulations regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services
Trade
Generic
Aseptic technique and ability to prepare sterile IV products
Desired experience for pharmacy tech includes:
CA Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern License
1 year hospital or retail pharmacy experience as applicable (completion of an Accredited Technician training course may substitute for experience)
Willingness and ability to learn internal systems/processes/programs as needed
State of Texas certification as Pharmacy Technician
Acquire 20 hours of continuing education every two years
Basic computer skills (MS Windows, TAO, HEB Intranet)
Pharmacy Tech Examples
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Pharmacy Tech Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a pharmacy tech. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for pharmacy tech
- Maintain retail pharmacy inventory controls, assuring proper inventory levels, pricing, drug outages, recalls, Assists in ensuring compliance with accreditation, quality assurance, legal and other regulatory requirements
- Reports any departmental, organizational, state or federal non-compliance issues to their immediate department supervisor immediately
- Counts controlled drugs weekly and maintain records
- Cleans hood daily as stated in policy and procedures
- Checks drugs monthly for outdates
- Sort orders that come off the printer
- Pick medications
- Label medications
- Make labels
- Tote orders for the pack team
Qualifications for pharmacy tech
- ACR training
- Infusion compounding experience preferred
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age, and possess a high school diploma or G.E.D
- Position requires the ability to work any shift between 7am and 9pm and the flexibility to work weekends, as needed
- Read and carry out oral and written directions
- Function independently with little supervision
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Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a pharmacy tech. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for pharmacy tech
- Utilize appropriate tools
- Make outbound calls to gather additional needed medical/clinical information for resolving inquiries, authorizations and other issues
- Processes Benefit Determinations within DOL, MDCH and URRAC timelines
- Research issues relating to claims payment and authorization documentation
- Act as resource to members and providers for all product lines and multiple benefit levels
- Communicates to provider and member appropriate benefit determinations within DOL and NCQA timelines
- Enter required notification data, and benefit determination results, and other documentation into claims and medical management system within estimated benchmarks for accuracy and timeliness according to established procedures
- Triages, researches, reviews criteria, and interact as necessary with Pharmacist/Medical Director for benefit determination review
- Assists with the preparation of medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision or a physician
- Assists in counting controlled drugs weekly and maintain records
Qualifications for pharmacy tech
- IV Certification in sterile compounding by an ACPE accredited provider (minimum of 40 hours)
- Ability to adapt and work collaboratively in a dynamic
- Experience in retail pharmacy
- CA Pharmacy Technician license
- Pharmacy technician
- Associate Degree in health related field
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Our growing company is hiring for a pharmacy tech. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for pharmacy tech
- Packages medication doses, (unit dose and punch cards, ), correctly and efficiently, including follow through documentation, and cleanup, as necessary
- Completes computer order entry functions correctly, completely, and promptly
- Demonstrates promptness, thoroughness, and efficiency in the pickup/delivery of orders and drugs, and in checking of stock drugs for proper levels and dating/replacement
- Sets up unit dose medications in an expeditious manner, with error rates acceptable to Departmental standards
- Understands and cooperates fully with departmental inventory control measures, including control of outdated meds, contract purchasing considerations, and drug recalls
- Attends and actively participates as required in departmental meetings, in mandatory in-services and safety-related drills
- Understands and follows through accurately with all billing procedures as assigned by the Lead Technician, Pharmacist, Lead Pharmacist or Director
- Complies with Institutional and departmental infection control and universal precautions policies and procedures
- Handles complaints/problems with courtesy and tact, and these are reported to the Lead Technician, Pharmacist, Director, or Executive Director of Treatment and Diagnostics
- Comes to work as scheduled and on time
Qualifications for pharmacy tech
- Current technician license (Utah) or certification (Idaho) to practice as a pharmacy technician
- Experience working in a call center environment is a plus
- Minimum five to seven years experience in a pharmacy
- Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or State Pharmacy Board requirement recommended
- Completion of an ASHP accredited program or community college based program
- WA State CPhT License
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of pharmacy tech. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for pharmacy tech
- Perform accurate charting/documentation of communication with patients, assessments, and interventions per scope of practice
- Maintain cleanliness and sterilization of exam rooms, and all treatment areas as needed or directed
- Alert the nurse/provider that patient has arrived
- Prepares medications for dispensing by the pharmacist by retrieving, counting, pouring, weighing, and at time mixing medications
- Makes requisitions for drugs and supplies with professional guidance from the pharmacists
- Enters data in computer system/EMR, recording all the medications, purchase orders, requisitions, and disbursements
- The following activities are components of the position to assist meeting the major job responsibilities
- Be fully capable and knowledgeable in all pharmacy software
- Be fully capable of providing great customer service through the use of phone calls, emails, faxes, and helping Pet360 Customer Care resolve issues
- Maintain a clean, orderly and functional work environment
Qualifications for pharmacy tech
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required, or must be obtained within 3 months of hire
- Minimum of one year of pharmacy tech experience is required
- Proficiency in Pharmacy computerized systems and software applications required
- Minimum of 6 months in retail, hospital or facility pharmacy setting
- PTCB Certification or the ability to obtain PTCB Certification within one year of hire
- Employees in states which require a Pharmacy Technician certification exam may substitute state certification for the PTCB
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a pharmacy tech. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for pharmacy tech
- Prepares medications and IV admixtures under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist in accordance with all policies and procedures
- Coordinates and packages/prepares products and supplies for dispensing in accordance with the delivery ticket and acts as liaison between pharmacy and delivery personnel
- Assists in inventory control for drug recalls and expired medications
- Prepares written report of physical inventory of Pharmacy as required
- Data processing and clerical support as directed
- Cleans, calibrates and maintains infusion pumps in accordance with Lincare and manufacturer's guidelines
- Assures separation of clean and contaminated areas in accordance with policy and procedure
- Maintains inventory levels as established by Center Manager and Pharmacy Manager/PIC
- Informs supervisor immediately of any issues pertaining to quality
- Performs medication inspections in all assigned areas
Qualifications for pharmacy tech
- PTCB license preferred but not required
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule based on business needs
- Ability to engage members and build confidence to become their trusted advisor on customer service concerns and cost effective use of their prescription benefit plan
- Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) preferred and required within 3 months of hire
- Maintain pharmacy technician registration with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy
- Computer / word processing skills required and must be able to type with accuracy