PharmacyTechnician

**Job Description:** The Pharmacy Technician demonstrates consistent application of knowledge and skills in assisting the pharmacist in execution of appropriate, safe, efficacious, efficient, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care. The position participates in many procedural aspects of pharmacy practice under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist or technician supervisor and is an integral part of the pharmacy team. This position supports Pharmacy Services in all locations (i.e., acute, community, ambulatory, specialty). **This is a graveyard position working 7-on-7-off. 2100-0730 Wednesday-Tuesday.** Training must be completed prior to starting the posted shift schedule. Must be able to work during the day Monday-Friday 8 hours a day for training until deemed ready to work unsupervised (estimated 2-3 months). Shift schedule during training period is negotiable. **Essential Functions** * Assists with all phases of pharmacy services while under the supervision of a pharmacist as required by state of practice and job duties. * Answers phones and provides excellent customer service as appropriate to practice site. * Assists the pharmacist in collecting clinical and other patient information and maintaining appropriate records as required by regulation and policy. * Utilizes pharmacy technology effectively to prepare medication orders for dispensing, performs calculations as necessary, and compounds medications for accurate compounding as appropriate to practice site, in accordance with state law, policies, procedures, and protocols. * Attains appropriate supervision and accuracy checks by the pharmacist(s) and clearly understands when a pharmacist must verify tasks and activities. * Accurately fills and maintains medication supplies including verifying and monitoring controlled substance inventories to ensure security, accuracy, cost effectiveness, and 340B/Charging management as required to practice site. * Packages and labels medications accurately and appropriat