Pharmacy Tech Certified OP

Home Health; Williston (VT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Outpatient Pharmacy Technician at Fletcher Allen Health Care works under the supervision of a pharmacist, performing those duties which do not require the professional training and judgment of a pharmacist. The technician has specialized knowledge in pharmaceutical nomenclature, medical terminology and calculations.

Candidate must possess a High School Diploma or GED with one year of post high school education or relevant work experience, be a Certified Pharmacy Technician, and have one year

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of post high school education or relevant work experience.
• Must possess and maintain active status as a Certified Pharmacy Technician.
• One year minimum retail pharmacy experience within past 5 years and one year minimum experience in a health system pharmacy; equivalent alternate experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of a pharmacist performing duties that do not require professional training or judgment.
• Aseptic compounding of intravenous medications with competency-based training.
• Maintain good business practices to support the health care mission.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Mathematical calculations

PTCB Certified

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-high school education or relevant work experience

Active Certified Pharmacy Technician

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Outpatient Pharmacy Technician is certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). The Outpatient Pharmacy Technician works under the direction and supervision of a pharmacist, performs those duties which do not require the professional training and judgment of a pharmacist. The Outpatient Pharmacy Technician has specialized knowledge in pharmaceutical nomenclature, medical terminology and mathematical calculations involving dilution of concentrates, weights and measures and ratios. Skills in aseptic compounding of intravenous medications are validated using competency-based training as a frequent quality control audits. The Outpatient Pharmacy Technician consistently performs and builds on prior knowledge gained from performance as a Pharmacy Assistant and National Certification requirements. The Outpatient Pharmacy Technician maintains good business practices to ensure success of company within the mission of Fletcher Allen Health Care.

EDUCATION:

Candidate must possess a High School Diploma or GED plus one year of post high school

education or relevant work experience required.

Candidate must possess and maintain active status as a Certified Pharmacy Technician.

EXPERIENCE:

One year minimum retail pharmacy within past 5 years, one year minimum experience in a health system pharmacy. Equivalent alternate pharmacy experience is acceptable.