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PHARMACY TECH 1 / 2
Job Title: PHARMACY TECH 1 / 2
Job Code: 4120
FLSA: N
Job Level: C1
Revised Date: 01/17/2022
Supervisory Responsibility: No
General Description of the Job Class
Pharmacy Tech 1
This individual performs, under supervision, a variety of duties in accordance to department procedures, which may be related to the procurement, preparation, distribution and storage of drugs, as well as, assisting with clinical pharmacy services according to the Pharmacy's role in ensuring safe medication use.
Pharmacy Tech II
This individual performs, under supervision, a variety of duties in accordance to department procedures, which may be related to the procurement, preparation, distribution and storage of drugs, as well as, provision of clinical pharmacy services according to the Pharmacy's role in ensuring safe medication use.
Individuals eligible for pharmacy technician level II are competent in all tasks associated with pharmacy technician level I and have achieved the area specific advanced competency requirements. Pharmacy technician level II staff must achieve and maintain certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or The Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT).
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
Pharmacy Tech 1
To accurately and efficiently follow workflow procedures including prescription processing, medication preparation and distribution to patient.
Restock automatic dispensing cabinets and anesthesia workstations as needed
Answer and screens telephones calls and directs calls to appropriate personnel when needed.
Handle medications in accordance to department, regulatory and legal requirements (e.g., medication records, pulling outdated/unusable medications).
Collaborates with immediate pharmacy team, insurance companies and customers alike to resolve issues, ensure accuracy and deliver a timely resolution of any medication or insurance related concern.
Assist with a variety of basic clinical functions in support of the clinical pharmacist (e.g., medication safety and adherence initiatives, patient follow up calls).
Efficient operation and basic level of technical support for specialty machinery, equipment, devices or software necessary in performing job functions (e.g., carousels, automated dispensing cabinets, compounders, drug delivery devices, retail pharmacy systems).
Deliver medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas.
Complete and document all assigned safety and quality activities in compliance with department procedures.
Prepare IV solutions using aseptic technique and/or compound non-sterile medications at select locations.
Manage individual responsibilities while supporting team members and contributing to broader team goals.
Perform other related duties incidental as assigned.
Pharmacy Tech II
Perform a variety of clinical functions in support of the clinical pharmacist (e.g., patient interviews, medication safety and adherence initiatives, patient follow up calls, collection of clinical data for the pharmacist).
Efficient operation and ability to troubleshoot specialty machinery, equipment, devices or software as necessary in performing job functions (e.g., carousels, automated dispensing cabinets, compounders, drug delivery devices, retail pharmacy systems).
Manage individual responsibilities while being able to shift to help team members and contribute to broader team goals with minimum supervision.
Assist with training of new employees and students, educating them in job-specific functions.
Perform other related duties incidental as assigned.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education
Pharmacy Tech 1 High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited pharmacy technician-training program.
or
Acceptance into pharmacy school.
or
High school diploma or equivalent and one year of pharmacy or health care related experience. Pharmacy Tech II
High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited pharmacy technician-training program.
or
Acceptance into pharmacy school.
or
High school diploma or equivalent and one year of pharmacy or health care related experience.
Experience
Pharmacy Tech 1
N/A
Pharmacy Tech II
Minimum of one years related experience.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
Pharmacy Tech 1
Must be registered with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy within the first 180 days.
Pharmacy Tech II
North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration is required.
Pharmacy Technician certification is required from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or The Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of drug names, medical terminology and pharmaceutical calculations.
Proficient computer skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Requires critical thinking skills with ability to implement solutions.
Excellent customer service skills including prioritizing the needs of patients and multidisciplinary team members while displaying empathy in all interactions to ensure complete satisfaction.
Strong organizational skills including staying focused on assigned task and using time and resources effectively and efficiently to achieve job expectations.
Typical physical demands include ability to perform the job while standing, reaching, stretching, stooping, and sitting for prolonged times; manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer, dispensing functions of the job; ability to lift up to 20 lbs., while walking, stooping, bending and reaching.
Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level
N/A
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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